New Zealand referee Ben O'Keeffe says he remains proud of his handling of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final between France and the Springboks, despite the intense criticism that followed the match.
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O'Keeffe stands by his 2023 RWC quarter-final performance
Ben O'Keeffe says he is still proud of his performance in the controversial 2023 RWC quarter-final between the Springboks and France.
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