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Davidson to make history as she referees South Africa v Portugal Test
Hollie Davidson

HOLLIE DAVIDSON will make rugby union history tomorrow when she becomes the first woman to referee world champions South Africa in a Test match.

The Scottish official will take charge of the Springboks’ clash against Portugal in Bloemfontein.

“I think it will be a really energetic game at altitude, so that is a challenge in itself, but I think the occasion will be fantastic,” Davidson told Scottish Rugby following her appointment to the fixture.

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