France selected to host 2023 Rugby World Cup ahead of South Africa – video report

France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, it was announced on Wednesday, after beating South Africa and Ireland in a vote. The South African bid had been World Rugby's recommendation to host the tournament but council members elected to back France in the secret ballot. With Ireland eliminated, a second round of voting gained France 24 votes to South Africa's 15France win shock vote to host 2023 Rugby World Cup Continue reading...