RWC final TMO Tom Foley to take break from international rugby after abuse

Foley was television match official for the final between South Africa and New Zealand, which the Springboks won 12-11 and the All Blacks had skipper Sam Cane sent off.

Foley, who has decided to step away from Test rugby officiating for the foreseeable future, citing pressure, scrutiny and online abuse he received following the Rugby World Cup final.

English referee Tom Foley has decided to step away from Test rugby officiating for the foreseeable future, citing pressure, scrutiny and online abuse he received following the Rugby World Cup final.

Foley was television match official for that showpiece fixture between South Africa and New Zealand in Paris, which the Springboks won 12-11 and the All Blacks had skipper Sam Cane sent off.