will be held in France. Despite an estimation by evaluation experts for World Rugby that South Africa was the best candidate in just a couple of weeks ago, placing France second, the governing body has chosen France by 24 votes to 15.
France has excellent stadia, many built for the Euro 2016 football tournament and given its status as the leading tourist destination can offer excellent hospitality facilities.
Dates of matches is to be decided, but will include Toulouse and Bordeaux.
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