Owens will be in charge of three pool games
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Welsh referees Nigel Owens and Hugh Watkins have been selected as officials for this autumn's Rugby World Cup.
Pontyberem man Owens, 35, will referee three pool games, including Australia v Fiji, and will then be considered as an official in the knockout stages.
Maesteg's Watkins, 43, will act as a touch judge in seven pool games, including New Zealand v Scotland and France v Ireland.
New Zealander Steve Walsh will referee Wales' crucial game with Australia.