two top international referees have already given the event their attention.

Derek Bevan of Wales, who refereed the final of the 1991 World Cup, and Ed Morrison of England, who took charge of the 1995 final in South Africa, have both confirmed their participation.

Bevan is the top referee in the world by virtue of having taken charge of nearly 40 internatioal matches since his first international, England against Romania in 1985.

Bevan has refereed in the last three World Cups (1987, '91 and '95) with the highlight being the 1991 final at Twickenham involving England and Australia.

Morrison is the number one referee in England, having refereed 24 international matches since his debut in 1991 when he took charge of the France-Scotland game. The highlight of his career was the 1995 World cup final in South Africa when the host nation overcame New Zealand in extra time. Bevan and Morrison will be involved in next year's World Cup in Wales.