Craig Joubert has retired from refereeing 15s to take up a role at World Rugby.Joubert, who refereed the 2011 Rugby World Cup final, will continue on the sevens circuit but steps away from the 15s game.He joins World Rugby -- reporting into sevens and 15s high performance referees managers, Paddy OBrien and Alain Rolland, respectively - in a role focused on referee talent identification and coaching.This was not a decision I took lightly given the obvious lure of possibly refereeing the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand next year as well as the Rugby World Cup in Japan in 2019, Joubert said.However, the opportunity to make a difference in other peoples careers and lives is something which Im excited about. It really is a dream job.Over the past few years I have taken Rasta Rasivhenge under my wing and have mentored and coached him and it has been enormously rewarding to see him grow as a person and as a referee.This position gives me the opportunity to play a more formal role in sharing my experiences and developing referees and to have a positive influence on the lives and careers of other young referees.I am also thrilled that I will continue to referee on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as we build our team of referees towards the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. I love the sevens environment and being a part of this very special team.Joubert has vast experience in refereeing 15 and has presided over 69 Tests since his took charge of his first international back in 2003 when he refereed Nambias game against Uganda.The pinnacle of his refereeing career saw him take charge of the 2011 World Cup final but four years later he was in the spotlight at the 2015 World Cup for his controversial late call to award Australia a penalty in their quarter-final which saw Scotland knocked out of the tournament. It was a call World Rugby later clarified as incorrect.But he now joins the games governing body to help bring through the next generation of referees.World Rugby match officials selection committee chairman Anthony Buchanan said: I would like to thank Craig for his dedication and service throughout a wonderful refereeing career.He has been a world-class referee for many years now and has officiated at the very highest levels of the game in both 15s and sevens.It has been a pleasure to work with him during his active refereeing career and I have no doubt he will continue to contribute to the game in his new position.I expect his vast experience and his extensive knowledge of the game will be a huge asset to us as we continue to develop the worlds top match officials.Cheap Michael Jordan Jersey . The (11-11-4) Jets are seventh in the Central Division with 26 points. 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It is a cliché dragged out by fans and pundits regularly when discussions take place around which teams are better than others.Wales have recalled Rhys Webb into their squad ahead of the potential Championship title decider against England at Twickenham on Saturday.The Ospreys scrum-half has not played for his country since September 2015 when he damaged an ankle in a World Cup warm-up match against Italy and was ruled out of the tournament.Webb made his comeback for Ospreys in the Pro12 in mid-February and has impressed in his three matches including a solid performance in their loss to Leinster on Saturday. However, former Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson says playing in the Six Nations is a completely different level to playing in the PRO12 and that Webb needs more time.Its a tough one to manage, for me it is probably a game or two to early, said Lawson on the Rugby Club Wrap-Up.Particularly to go to Twickenham and play England in what could prove to be the Championship decider. Rory Lawson joins James Gemmell to look ahead to the crucial round four of the Six Nations Rhys Webb has got a bundle of experience and a bundle of ability but he has also been through a long rehab stint.dddddddddddd The difference between playing in the PRO12 during a Six Nations period and Six Nations is vast.I think for Webb it is a week or two too early particularly with Gareth Davies such a driving force for Wales and they have Lloyd Williams on the bench - he is another quality operator. In these two guys Wales have two players who have experienced recent victory at Twickenham over England.I dont think Gatland will rush him back and will stick with what he has got.Should Rhys Webb start for Wales on Saturday? Use the comments section below or alternatively, why not Tweet us @SkySportsRugby?Also See:Wales call for WebbFollow @SkySportsRugbyGustard: Defence is keyWales must kill the king ' ' '
