France promises to prevent ‘death of rugby’ if awarded 2023 World Cup

• France bidding for 2023 tournament with Ireland and South Africa• French bid leader: ‘I think rugby will die in five-10 years if we do nothing’France has promised to prevent the “death of international rugby” if it is awarded the 2023 World Cup and has claimed a successful bid would help in attempts to stop its Top 14 clubs luring southern hemisphere players to Europe.France, whose bid includes a guarantee to World Rugby of nearly £500m, is vying with Ireland and South Africa to host the 2023 tournament and each will make presentations to the voting unions next Monday before a final decision…