France win shock vote to host 2023 Rugby World Cup

• Favourites South Africa snubbed in secret London ballot • World Rugby council also overlooks IrelandFrance is toasting the announcement that it will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named the surprise winner of a secret World Rugby council ballot in London on Wednesday.The bid beat off competition from the preferred hosts, South Africa, and Ireland having received the required majority of 20 votes from the 39 cast by the council. Related: Rugby World Cup 2019 pool stage fixtures Continue reading...