France, not South Africa, to host 2023 World Cup after secret ballot

France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in a huge surprise after the World Rugby Council went against the recommendations of an extensive evaluation report in a secret ballot. South Africa had been recommended by World Rugby’s Board but the Council members went for France, which also held the tournament in 2007. Ireland were […] Article link: France, not South Africa, to host 2023 World Cup after secret ballot. Written by AAP, on The Roar - Your Sports Opinion.