Rate Nika Amashukeli’s refereeing in Springboks v New Zealand third Test

The spotlight is now on Georgia’s Nika Amashukeli after he took charge of the third Test between the Springboks and New Zealand on the Greatest Rivalry Tour.

The match, played in Soweto, provided another demanding examination for the referee, with the pace of the contest, the intensity of the occasion and the pressure surrounding every decision all forming part of the challenge.

Amashukeli was the man in the middle for a fixture involving two of international rugby’s biggest rivals. At this level, the referee’s decisions can have a significant influence on the flow and feel of the game, making consistency and clarity especially important throughout the contest.

Now that the Test is over, we want to know how you judged Amashukeli’s performance.

Did he apply the laws consistently to both teams? Were his decisions clear and reliable as the match developed? Did he allow the contest to maintain its momentum, or were there moments when his handling of the game drew attention?

The referee’s role is never straightforward in a match of this magnitude. The tempo can change quickly, the pressure from the occasion is considerable and the crowd can add to the intensity inside the stadium. At the same time, every decision is closely examined because of the potential effect it may have on the contest between the Springboks and New Zealand.

That makes the performance of the official an important part of the post-match discussion, even when the main focus remains on the players and the result. The way a referee manages the match, interprets key decisions and keeps control of the occasion can shape how the game is experienced by those watching.

So, after the third Test in Soweto, the conversation is yours to lead.

Use the comments section below to rate Nika Amashukeli’s performance and explain how you viewed his refereeing. You can consider whether his calls were even-handed, whether he successfully allowed the game to flow and whether any decisions or passages of play raised questions.

Your assessment will help shape the post-match debate around the officials and provide a broader view of how much influence refereeing can have on a contest between the Springboks and New Zealand.

Tell us how you thought Georgia’s Nika Amashukeli handled the occasion in the Greatest Rivalry Tour’s third Test.