Rolland gets Calcutta Cup clash

Published: Tuesday, 11. December, 2012 in category Australia
Alain Rolland: Referees England v Scotland

The Six Nations appointments, announced by the International Rugby Board, include two games for leading English official Wayne Barnes, who will control Scotland v Ireland at Murrayfield and Ireland's appointment with Italy in Rome.

France's Jerome Garces has been handed the Ireland v England clash on February 10, with South African Craig Joubert controlling England against France, Ireland's George Clancy being awarded England v Italy and Australia's Steve Walsh in charge for the Millennium Stadium finale against Wales on March 16.

Two of Wales' five games - against Ireland and Italy - will be officiated by Frenchman Romain Poite.

Six Nations referees

February 2/3

Wales v Ireland - Romain PoiteEngland v Scotland - Alain RollandItaly v France - Nigel Owens

February 9/10

Scotland v Italy - Jaco PeyperFrance v Wales - George ClancyIreland v England - Jerome Garces

February 23/24

Italy v Wales - Romain PoiteEngland v France - Craig JoubertScotland v Ireland - Wayne Barnes

March 9/10

Scotland v Wales - Craig JoubertIreland v France - Steve WalshEngland v Italy - George Clancy

March 16

Italy v Ireland - Wayne BarnesWales v England - Steve WalshFrance v Scotland - Nigel Owens