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France\u2019s scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont speaks with New Zealand referee Ben O\u2019Keeffe<\/p>\n

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Referee Ben O\u2019Keeffe has brushed off Antoine Dupont\u2019s criticism of his performance in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final between France and South Africa, accepting that \u201cplayers and coaches are going to say things\u201d.<\/p>\n

Dupont suggested that the officiating had not been \u201cup to the mark\u201d in France\u2019s narrow last eight defeat. <\/p>\n

O\u2019Keeffe has subsequently been appointed to take charge of the Springboks again, with the New Zealander set to have the whistle for Saturday\u2019s semi-final against England.<\/p>\n

The 34-year-old has offered a considered view on Dupont\u2019s remarks, suggesting that such comments were always likely after a tight contest, and stressing that he still had full belief in his abilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s obviously a very emotional time,\u201d O\u2019Keeffe told New Zealand\u2019s NewsHub on Wednesday. \u201cI just try to respect that and give them space.<\/p>\n

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\u201cPlayers and coaches are going to say things, whether you win or lose. I know that we\u2019re never perfect as referees, you definitely make errors in the game. But comments that players can make, they can do that after the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m sure everything\u2019s fine, we\u2019ve done my review and we\u2019ll reach out and get things back on track as well. But I understand the sentiment after a big match like that.\u201d<\/p>\n

O\u2019Keeffe was the youngest referee at the 2019 tournament, and has earned his first knockout appointments in France after a series of strong performances over the last couple of years.<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s encounter at the Stade de France will be the third time he has refereed the Springboks at this tournament, having also been in charge for the pool stage defeat to Ireland.<\/p>\n

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