World Rugby referee change: Ireland v Italy, Guinness Men's Six Nations

Luke Pearce will take charge of his 50th test match in Dublin on Sunday after Pierre Brousset was forced to withdraw through injury.

Owing to an ongoing calf injury, Pierre Brousset (France) has withdrawn from the Ireland v Italy Guinness Men’s Six Nations match in Dublin on Sunday.

Brousset will be replaced as referee by Luke Pearce (England), who will be taking charge of his 50th test. The rest of the match officials team.