see more

French rugby President Bernard Laporte gives an interview after France was named to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, in London on November 15, 2017. France has won the right to stage the 2023 World Cup, it was announced Wednesday, despite finishing behind rival bidders South Africa in an evaluation report. / AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

French rugby President Bernard Laporte gives an interview after France was named to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, in London on November 15, 2017.
France has won the right to stage the 2023 World Cup, it was announced Wednesday, despite finishing behind rival bidders South Africa in an evaluation report. / AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS        (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)