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Tony Spreadbury (England)

Tony Spreadbury

Tony Spreadbury

Full name: Anthony John Spreadbury

Born: Bath, 29 March 1962

First Test: France vs Italy on 18 February 1990

Latest Test: Scotland vs Ireland on 11 August 2007

Number of Tests: 35

World Cup experience: 2003. He refereed three World Cup matches.

Formerly a paramedic, he is a full-time referee. The 45-year-old will take charge of the tournament opener between France and Argentina. Has been an international referee for 17 years and this will be his second World Cup.

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