Barnes became first Englishman to referee the Rugby World Cup final since Ed Morrison in 1995.
Wayne Barnes, who studied at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, will be the referee in charge of the Rugby World Cup final in France tonight.
The veteran official will enjoy the crowning moment of his career as he takes charge of the Rugby World Cup final.
The last Englishman to take charge of rugby union's biggest match reveals concerns he had in 2007 that Wayne Barnes would quit refereeing.
Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes has received death threats on social media following South Africa's victory over New Zealand.
Rate the performance of English referee Wayne Barnes in South Africa's historic victory over the All Blacks in the World Cup final.
ANALYSIS: There were no shortage of dramatic calls made in the decider. And the biggest ones came from 17 kilometres away at Roland Garros.
Wayne Barnes and his officiating team were given an extremely hostile reception at the awards ceremony when they collected their medals after the Rugby World ...
Wayne Barnes was at the centre of arguably the most dramatic World Cup final of them all as South Africa edged New Zealand...
Barnes has also received criticism for a number of calls at the breakdown including one where he awarded South Africa a penalty but appeared to apologise to ...