Bryce Lawrence is the only New Zealand rugby referee among the 13 named to control matches in the Six Nations next year with four from South Africa, three from Ireland, two from England and one each from France and Wales.
England's Wayne Barnes and Jonathan Kaplan of South Africa are the only referees appointed to two matches.
The others are South Africa's Craig Joubert, Marius Jonker, Mark Lawrence, Ireland's Alain Rolland, Alan Lewis and George Clancy, England's Dave Pearson, Christophe Berdos of France and Nigel Owens of Wales.
The Six Nations starts on February 6 when the defending champions Ireland play Italy in Dublin.
