Hollie Davidson set to make history as she referees South Africa v Portugal Test

The Scottish official will take charge of the Springboks’ clash against Portugal in Bloemfontein.
Hollie Davidson set to make history as she referees South Africa v Portugal Test

TRAIL BLAZER: Hollie Davidson will become the first female official to referee South Africa in a Test match. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA

Hollie Davidson will make rugby union history on Saturday when she becomes the first woman to referee world champions South Africa in a Test match.

The Scottish official will take charge of the Springboks’ clash against Portugal in Bloemfontein.

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