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South Africa recommended as host for 2023 Rugby World Cup

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  • South Africa set to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup
  • South Africa’s 2023 tournament will make use of some stadiums built for the 2010 soccer World Cup

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is set to be held in South Africa after the Board of the sport’s governing body recommended their bid ahead of Ireland and France on Tuesday.

World Rugby’s Council is expected to rubber-stamp the recommendation on Nov. 15. Japan will host the next tournament in 2019.

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