Lacey And Brace To Referee At 6 Nations

The match officials for the RBS 6 Nations have been announced with Ireland’s John Lacey taking charge of the match between Scotland and Wales.

Lacey will also be the Assistant Referee for the match between Italy and Wales while Andy Brace will be on the line for England v Italy.

Former Munster player Lacey has been an elite referee for a number of years and has refereed in the 6 Nations.

Originally from Wales, former Old Crescent scrum-half Brace took up refereeing with the Munster Association of Referees (MAR), over three years ago while also continuing his role with Munster Rugby as a Community Rugby Officer.

Ireland's opening match against Scotland will be refereed by Romain Poite while Glen Jackson will take charge of the match against Italy a week later.

Irelan'd first home game of the RBS 6 Nations against France sees Nigel Owens take charge while Wayne Barnes will referee the match against Wales in Cardiff.

The final match of the RBS 6 Nations against England will be refereed by Jerome Garces.