What was said on Twitter after World Rugby announced France as hosts for the 2023 World Cup.
That is devasting news, the joys of a secret ballot
— John Smit (@JohnSmit123) November 15, 2017
Gutted Ireland won’t be able to showcase our ability to host a phenomenal tournament in 2023. Hopefully we’ll be going to France as title defenders at least �� #FutureIsGreen
— Cian Healy (@ProperChurch) November 15, 2017
Very sad that we missed out on hosting @rugbyworldcup in 2023. Just shows you how unpredictable a voting system is. I know we have crime but I dont think I will go to France with all the terror attacks going on in Europe.
— CorneKrige (@CorneKrige6) November 15, 2017
Disappointing outcome for SA, surely we were the out right candidate to host RWC2023?????
— Keegan Daniel (@KeeganDaniel) November 15, 2017
Incredibly disappointed for SA but félicitations @BernardLaporte_ @michalakfred @sebchabal et la France #RWC2023
— Bryan Habana (@BryanHabana) November 15, 2017
Looks like the voting machines were rigged ���� #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/40vvzHauGU
— Gordon D’Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) November 15, 2017
Papa t’es trop fort @BernardLaporte_ !! ���� ���� félicitations @FFRugby ..
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— Matt Giteau ���� (@giteau_rugby) November 15, 2017
France will host the Rugby World Cup in 2023. It’s better that way because these events come with lots of promises that don’t get fulfilled and the benefits of hosting don’t trickle down to the people on the ground.
— Floyd Shivambu (@FloydShivambu) November 15, 2017
“World Rugby ran exhaustive, transparent process for 15 months to identify best host nation, only for the process to go entirely opaque for past two weeks. The view of the experts and World Rugby’s leadership was overturned by @WorldRugby Council members: Jurie Roux SA Rugby CEO
— South African Rugby (@Springboks) November 15, 2017
“We are bitterly disappointed at this decision and would like to apologise to the people and government of South Africa for raising their hopes. ,” said Mr Mark Alexander, president of SA Rugby.
“We did everything in our power to bring the tournament to South Africa— South African Rugby (@Springboks) November 15, 2017
“La France a gagné. Le rugby amateur a gagné. Beaucoup de joie, beaucoup de travail pour y arriver.” #France2023
— Bernard Laporte (@BernardLaporte_) November 15, 2017
champagneeeeeee
— Mourad Boudjellal (@mouradrct) November 15, 2017
#FRANCE2023 ✌�������� pic.twitter.com/6WvASgVVHZ
— Fred Michalak (@michalakfred) November 15, 2017
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