Round 8 in the Aviva Premiership and with so many RFU referees out on international duty, it’s good to see the opportunity being grabbed by some new names. Andrew Jackson makes his debut at the Sale v Saracens fixture with Greg Macdonald making his third Premiership appearance at Worcester v Northampton. Best of luck to all!
Worcester Warriors v Northampton Saints
Referee: Greg Macdonald (3rd Premiership game).
Assistant Referees: Paul Dix & Peter Allan.
TMO: Geoff Warren.
Bath Rugby v Bristol Rugby
Referee: Ian Tempest (24th Premiership game).
Assistant Referees: Philip Watters & Roger Baileff.
TMO: Rowan Kitt.
Newcastle Falcons v Exeter Chiefs
Referee: Tim Wigglesworth (108th Premiership game).
Assistant Referees: John Meredith & Gareth Copsey.
TMO: Trevor Fisher.
Gloucester Rugby v Wasps
Referee: Dean Richards (89th Premiership game).
Assistant Referees: Roy Maybank & Simon McConnell.
TMO: David Rose.
Sale Sharks v Saracens
Referee: Andrew Jackson (1st Premiership game).
Assistant Referees: Ross Campbell & Jack Makepeace.
TMO: David Sainsbury.
Leicester Tigers v Harlequins
Referee: Craig Maxwell-Keys (24th Premiership game).
Assistant Referees: Paul Burton & Nigel Carrick.
TMO: David Grashoff.
