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England\u2019s Karl Dickson is one of the officials at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n

The former professional player ended a long top-level career in 2017 having narrowly missed out on international caps. <\/p>\n

Younger brother Lee, also a scrum half, appeared 18 times for England between 2012 and 2014.<\/p>\n

However, Karl has rapidly risen through the refereeing ranks after starting his officiating journey while still playing for Harlequins.<\/p>\n

He joined the Rugby Football Union\u2019s Professional Game Match Officials Team (PGMOT) on retirement, and three years later made the step up to test level.<\/p>\n

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He made his Six Nations debut last year and made the cut for this year\u2019s global tournament as one of four English referees.<\/p>\n

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

Wales v Portugal \u2013 Pool C (16 September, Nice)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Karl Dickson (Eng)<\/p>\n

ARs: Luke Pearce (Eng) & Andrea Piardi (Ita)<\/p>\n

TMO: Marius Jonker (SA)<\/p>\n

Scotland v Tonga \u2013 Pool B (24 September, Nice)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Karl Dickson (Eng)<\/p>\n

ARs: Nika Amashukeli (Geo) & Craig Evans (Wal)<\/p>\n

TMO: Ben Whitehouse (Wal)<\/p>\n

Fiji v Georgia \u2013 Pool C (30 September, Bordeaux)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Karl Dickson (Eng)<\/p>\n

ARs: Jaco Peyper (SA) & Pierre Brousset (Fra)<\/p>\n

TMO: Tom Foley (Eng)<\/p>\n

France v Italy \u2013 Pool A (6 October, Lyon)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referee: Karl Dickson (Eng)<\/p>\n

ARs: Luke Pearce (Eng) & Craig Evans (Wal)<\/p>\n

TMO: Marius Jonker (SA)<\/p>\n

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