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South Africa Stunned After Losing Rugby World Cup Bid to France

South Africa was considered the favourite to host the 2023 tournament after it was "unanimously" recommended as a preferred candidate by an independent committee before losing to France.

South Africa: World Rugby Recommendation a 'Mockery' - Former Springbok

News24Wire, 16 November 2017

On October 31, 2017 South Africa celebrated as World Rugby confirmed the country as its official recommendation to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup . Read more »
South Africa: Former Springbok Slams Rugby World Cup 2023 Decision

News24Wire, 16 November 2017

Former Springbok wing and Rugby World Cup winner James Small was left gobsmacked by the decision to award France the right to host of 2023 Rugby World Cup . Read more »

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Rugby Union President on South Africa Losing Bid to Host 2023 Rugby World Cup

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16 November 2017

South Africans were left stunned after World Rugby announced that France would be hosting the 2023 World Cup. SA Rugby said it was "bitterly ... see more »

South Africa: #RWC2023, Money Muscle and the Transparency Ruse

Daily Maverick, 15 November 2017

South Africa being pipped by France for the honours to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup came as a great shock. The question everyone will be asking now is why? The question nobody… Read more »
South Africa: SA Rugby Won't Challenge RWC 2023 Vote

News24Wire, 15 November 2017

SA Rugby said it was "bitterly disappointed" at the decision by the World Rugby Council to overturn a recommendation that South Africa should host the 2023 Rugby World Cup and… Read more »

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The Web Ellis Cup, the trophy of the Rugby World Cup (file photo).

South Africa: SA Rugby 'Bitterly Disappointed' at World Cup Snub

News24Wire, 15 November 2017

SA Rugby said it was "bitterly disappointed" at the decision by the World Rugby Council to overturn a recommendation that South Africa should host the 2023 Rugby World Cup and… Read more »

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South Africa Tipped as Favourite to Host 2023 Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup Limited Board has unanimously recommended to the World Rugby Council that South Africa be selected as Rugby World Cup 2023 host after its evaluation report was ... Read more »
- South Africa: South Africa Recommended as 2023 Rugby World Cup Hosts
- South Africa: Deputy President 'Key' to Securing 2023 Rugby World Cup
South African Deputy President Leads Bid to Host Rugby World Cup

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has travelled to London to lead the nation's bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in 2023, a milestone tournament that marks two centuries since ... Read more »
- South Africa: Ramaphosa Heads Team SA in RWC 2023 Bid
- South Africa: SA Enters Final Stretch of RWC 2023 Bid

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