'Hugely disappointed' - Ireland players react to losing Rugby World Cup bid

Ireland players have been expressing their disappointment after hearing that Ireland will not be hosting Rugby World Cup in 2023.

'Hugely disappointed' - Ireland players react to losing Rugby World Cup bid

Ireland players have been expressing their disappointment after hearing that Ireland will not be hosting Rugby World Cup in 2023.

Despite support for Ireland’s bid, led by former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll, Dick Spring and Philip Browne, a technical evaluation report recommended South Africa as the host nation in recent weeks.

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