Marius van der Westhuizen

Marius van der Westhuizen is a South African rugby union referee known for officiating at high-profile international matches. He was recently in the news for his involvement in a controversial decision during a Six Nations match where he judged a flying headbutt by French hooker Peato Mauvaka not to have a high degree of danger, resulting in a yellow card rather than a red card. This decision has sparked discussions about the effectiveness of current officiating standards and player welfare in rugby.