France goes over the odds to guarantee more cash in order to host Rugby World Cup 2023

France has placed finances above everything in a bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023 ahead of rivals Ireland and South Africa, writes Barry Coughlan of the Irish Examiner.

France goes over the odds to guarantee more cash in order to host Rugby World Cup 2023
Wed, 20 Sep, 2017 - 11:10

France has placed finances above everything in a bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023 ahead of rivals Ireland and South Africa, writes Barry Coughlan of the Irish Examiner.

It appears the bidding process will come down to a straight contest between Ireland and France in the coming weeks as World Rugby continue the assessment.

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