Rugby

EFF leader Malema toasts the French after SA loses the 2023 RWC bid

15 November 2017 - 15:57 By Tiisetso Malepa
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Leader of the EFF, Julius Malema talks to members of the media during a press conference at their offices in Braamfontein, Johannesburg CBD.
Leader of the EFF, Julius Malema talks to members of the media during a press conference at their offices in Braamfontein, Johannesburg CBD.
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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema lauded the shock decision by World Rugby Council to award the 2023 Rugby World Cup hosting rights to France ahead of South Africa and Ireland on Wednesday.

France won the rights to host the 2023 showpiece despite finishing second to South Africa in a technical review announced last week.

South Africa‚ who hosted and won the 1995 World Cup‚ had been recommended by World Rugby’s Board but the Council members voted for France.

Ireland were eliminated in the first round of voting after amassing just eight votes against the 18 from France. South Africa got 13.

South Africa lost it in the second round as they got 15 votes.

Many other South Africans took to social media and communicated their feelings about the decision to award the tournament to the French.

Finance Minister spokesperson Mayihlome Tshwete is on the same side with the EFF leader.

Popular TV and radio sports presenter Robert Marawa also weighed in on SA losing the hosting rights.

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