South Africa 2023 Bid Gets Government Support

South Africa's new sports minister has lifted a ban on the country's rugby union hosting major events, opening the way for SARU to submit a bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in the knowledge they have vital government support. Minister Thulas Nxesi lifted suspensions on three sports this week - rugby, cricket and netball. Athletics remained banned from being able to bid for major international competitions after failing to meet government targets. The transformation targets in South African sports are aimed at accelerating opportunities for black players, who were not allowed to play top-level …