Really surprised about Referees for Round 9

After making an utter mess of the scrumming rules in the game between the Crusaders and the Cheetahs and just about foul up most decisions in the Hurricanes - Stormers match, Hoffman is back to ref the match between the Force and the Cheetahs.   I will watch that match with interest to see whether he has learnt from his previous mistakes - but suspect he will still be grossly incompetent.   This guy must have total protection by someone Down Under.