Paul Williams will make history when blowing the whistle to kick off the opening game of the season in Dunedin on Saturday night when the Highlanders take on the Chiefs. Meanwhile, Mike Fraser will take control of the blockbuster Blues v Hurricanes clash at Eden Park on Sunday afternoon.
Highlanders v Chiefs: Saturday 13 June, 7.05pm, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Referee 1: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Referee 2: Ben O’Keeffe
Television Match Official: James Doleman
Blues v Hurricanes: Sunday 14 June, 3.35pm, Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Mike Fraser
Assistant Referee 1: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Referee 2: James Doleman
Television Match Official: Brendon Pickerill
Grab your tickets HERE to the historic opening round of Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa.
