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Davidson to make history as she referees South Africa v Portugal Test
Assistant referee Hollie Davidson during the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London, February 10, 2024

HOLLIE DAVIDSON will make rugby union history tomorrow when she becomes the first woman to referee world champions South Africa in a Test match.

The Scottish official will take charge of the Springboks’ clash against Portugal in Bloemfontein.

“I think it will be a really energetic game at altitude, so that is a challenge in itself, but I think the occasion will be fantastic,” Davidson told Scottish Rugby following her appointment to the fixture.

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