South African Jaco Peyper will take charge of the Lions vs Crusaders Super Rugby final, with two of his countrymen getting key roles as his assistants.
It is the news that will not comfort Crusaders supporters, who are hoping their side can overturn the odds to win at Ellis Park on Sunday morning.
Peyper made several key decisions which went the Lions' way in their semifinal victory over the Hurricanes, and many will see his appointment in officiating the Johannesburg‑based team two weeks in a row as odd.
New Zealander Glen Jackson is one of Peyper's assistants, with Marius van der Westerhuizen the other and Marius Jonker the television match official.
The Super Rugby final between the Lions and the Crusaders will kick off at 2am this Sunday in Johannesburg.
