Africa: France to Host Rugby World Cup in Surprise Decision

France is to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup after the sport's governing body went against the recommendations of an extensive evaluation report in a secret ballot in London yesterday.

At the meeting in London Wednesday, France beat South Africa, just ahead of a test match between the two countries' teams at the Stade de France on Saturday.

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