Blow for Ireland as New Zealand to back South Africa's 2023 RWC bid

"South Africa is the best candidate so we'll be guided by the recommendation and vote accordingly."

Fri, 03 Nov, 2017 - 11:41

Steve Neville

After finishing third in World Rugby’s Technical Review Group recommendation into who should host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Ireland have been dealt another blow this morning.

Steve Tew, New Zealand Rugby chief executive, has revealed his votes will go to South Africa.

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