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South Africa set to secure 2023 Rugby World Cup

South Africa is poised to land the 2023 Rugby World Cup after World Rugby today (Tuesday) announced that it has unanimously recommended the country’s bid for its showpiece national team competition ahead of rival offers from France and Ireland.

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