From a shortlist of two it was experienced South African whistler Jaco Peyper rather than sole France 2007 survivor Wayne Barnes who – depending on your view – was given the honour or drew the short straw to get the 2023 World Cup underway. From a shortlist of two it was experienced South African whistler Jaco Peyper rather than sole France 2007 survivor Wayne Barnes who – depending on your view – was given the honour or drew the short straw to get the 2023 World Cup underway.