France have been named host of Rugby World Cup 2023 despite finishing second to South Africa in a technical review.
They beat bids from Ireland and South Africa and will stage the tournament for a second time following their hosting of the event in 2007.
Ireland dropped out in the first round of voting after only securing eight votes with France taking 18 and SA 13.
In the second round France won 24 votes and SA only garnered 15 votes.
- TimesLIVE
Source: TMG Digital.
France have been named host of Rugby World Cup 2023
They beat bids from Ireland and South Africa and will stage the tournament for a second time following their hosting of the event in 2007.
Ireland dropped out in the first round of voting after only securing eight votes with France taking 18 and SA 13.
In the second round France won 24 votes and SA only garnered 15 votes.
- TimesLIVE
Source: TMG Digital.
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