South Africa: SA Set to Host 2023 Rugby World Cup

World Rugby has selected South Africa as its preferred host for the 2023 World Cup ahead of Ireland and France.

SA Rugby Magazine reports that a team of experts carried out the evaluation against weighted criteria that reflect World Rugby's key objectives. France's bid came second, with Ireland's third.

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