Andrew Brace out of World Cup semi-final due to injury

World Rugby announce Mathieu Raynal replaces the injured Andrew Brace as assistant referee. 

INJURED: Andrew Brace was due to be assistant referee in the semi-final between England and South Africa but ruled out due to a calf injury. Pic:  ©INPHO/James Crombie

World Rugby has announced a change to the line up of the officials for the semi-final between England and South Africa. Ireland's Andrew Brace was due to be an assistant referee but has been ruled out due to a calf injury. Mathieu Raynal of France will come in to replace Brace.

The updated appointed officials are:

Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) 

Assistant referee 1: Mathieu Raynal (France) 

Assistant referee 2: Paul Williams (New Zealand) 

 TMO: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)