Top rugby referee Nigel Owens is reportedly unavailable to play any role in this year's Rugby World Cup final or bronze medal match due to a calf injury he picked up while officiating the semi-final between the All Blacks and England.
The Daily Telegraph reports Owens picked up a calf issue in the first half of the Yokohama Test.
Owens has been revered as the best rugby referee of his generation and is set to retire from international rugby at the end of the year, meaning the 19-7 win by England on Saturday will be Owens' last as a World Cup referee.
Owens is held in such high regard that in 2017, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said he would've been happy with him officiating all three Lions Tour Tests.
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