LEGENDARY rugby referee Nigel Owens has announced his return to officiating.
Owens called time on his refereeing career in December 2020 after a whopping 23 YEARS officiating matches.
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But a commemorative match has brought the 52-year-old out of retirement.
The Welshman will pick up his whistle again to referee a special match between Lampeter RFC and London Welsh.
Owens announced his shock return on social media, writing: “I’m back.
“After four years, I am picking up the whistle again tomorrow for a special 150 years anniversary celebrating Lampeter RFC in their match versus London Welsh.
“Hope the legs will last the 80 minutes.”
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