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France named surprise host of 2023 Rugby World Cup

  • France named 2023 World Cup host
  • South Africa had been recommended by World Rugby's Board but the Council members went for France

France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in a huge surprise after the Council of the sport's governing body went against the recommendations of an extensive evaluation report in a secret ballot on Wednesday.

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South Africa had been recommended by World Rugby's Board but the Council members went for France, which also held the tournament in 2007.

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