The young Welsh official was refereeing a World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final, when the French decided to take out their frustrations (accidentally, mind) on him.

With the eyes of the world upon him (or two countries, at least), it started with a blow to the ankle.

Ref @BenRefWhitey requires treatment after being taken out by a stray boot in semi-final clash! #WorldRugbyU20s http://t.co/lgaQAzgJkX

— Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) June 15, 2015

Then came the headshot, from an inside pass.

In your face! Ref @BenRefWhitey is floored for the second time today thanks to funny 'falcon'. #WorldRugbyU20s http://t.co/KG2sX220SF

— Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) June 15, 2015

The latter wasn’t as sore, but certainly dented Whitehouse’s pride:

Thankfully he survived to hear his own final-whistle and learned a valuable lesson…

Patches O’Houlihan couldn’t have put it better himself!