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Joël Jutge (France)

Joël Jutge

Joël Jutge

Full name: Joël Jutge

Born: Lavaur, 5 April 1966

First Test: Spain vs Fiji on 24 August 1999

Latest Test: England vs Wales on 4 August 2007

Number of Tests: 29

World Cup experience: 2003. He has refereed two matches

Formerly employed by an electricity company he is now a full-time referee. The Frenchman will officiate England's crucial pool match against South Africa. He took charge of the 2002 Heineken Cup final between Leicester and Munster. This will be his second World Cup.

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