South Africa named 'clear leader' to host 2023 Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup Limited Board has unanimously recommended to the World Rugby Council the selection of South Africa as RWC 2023 host. The final vote will take place on 15 November in London, where the recommendation will be taken into account. South Africa, who last hosted the tournament in 1995, are in a three-country contest for the rights to host the event, with France and Ireland both submitting strong bids. The Board made its recommendation following detailed consideration of the comprehensive host candidate evaluation report. In line with World Rugby’s mission to deliver a groun…