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Georgia\u2019s Nika Amashukeli will make history as one of the officials at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old makes his tournament debut and is the first referee from Georgia to officiate at the event.<\/p>\n

He is the youngest whistler since Wayne Barnes in 2007 to be appointed to a men\u2019s World Cup panel.<\/p>\n

Amashukeli represented Georgia at junior level as a centre, but was forced to retire at the age of 20 after a series of concussions and other injuries.<\/p>\n

He was recruited as a referee as part of a new programme to improve officiating standards in the country, developed in partnership with the Irish Rugby Football Union.<\/p>\n

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As part of that relationship, Amashukeli has been mentored by Irish official David McHugh, who refereed games at the 1995, 1999 and 2003 World Cups.<\/p>\n

In July 2021, Amashukeli officiated Wales\u2019 win over Canada, his first international appointment involving a Tier One nation.<\/p>\n

A Six Nations debut followed seven months later, and Amashukeli has since forged a reputation as a referee of high potential.<\/p>\n

He will take charge of three games at this year\u2019s tournament.<\/p>\n

Which games is Nika Amashukeli refereeing at the 2023 Rugby World Cup?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ireland v Romania \u2013 Pool B (9 September, Bordeaux)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)<\/p>\n

ARs: Wayne Barnes (Eng) & Andrea Piardi (Ita)<\/p>\n

TMO: Brendon Pickerill (NZ)<\/p>\n

England v Japan \u2013 Pool D (17 September, Nice)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)<\/p>\n

ARs: Nic Berry (Aus) & Andrea Piardi (Ita)<\/p>\n

TMO: Joy Neville (Ire)<\/p>\n

Australia v Portugal \u2013 Pool C (1 October, Saint-Etienne)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)<\/p>\n

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ARs: Mathieu Raynal (Fra) & Andrea Piardi (Ita)<\/p>\n

TMO: Joy Neville (Ire)<\/p>\n

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