article_snippet.sent: Now that LAST WORD has been duly confirmed as one of the 12 referees appointed for the World Cup, Nigel Owens should just go ahead and book Nigel Owens room in the Twickenham area for the final on October 31.
article_snippet.sent: The Welshman is close to being a shoo-in for that showpiece occasion, unless The Welshman cause is shattered by Warren Gatland’s national team emerging from the ‘Pool of Death’ and going one step further than Warren Gatland’s national team emerging from the ‘Pool of Death’ did four years ago.
article_snippet.sent: It is no coincidence that Nigel Owens has presided over many of the greatest encounters at Test and club level in recent years.
article_snippet.sent: Nigel Owens is the frontrunner to referee the World Cup final, unless Wales make it there of course .
article_snippet.sent: Nigel Owens empathy, style of communication and desire to let the game flow mean Nigel Owens is respected worldwide.
article_snippet.sent: Nigel Owens has acquired a high profile, but it does nothing to detract from Nigel Owens professionalism.