Breyton Paulse gutted after 2023 Rugby World Cup bid loss
Many South Africans are still facing reality this morning after South Africa lost the bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. One of those South Africans is rugby legend Breyton Paulse. He spoke to Martin and Tumi and shared his disappointment.
The World Rugby Council overturned a recommendation for South Africa to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup and instead voted for France to host the tournament in a secret ballot.
Disappointed, sad, and gutted are just a few words to describe the mood and emotions many South Africans felt when the announcement was made.
Many took to social media to share their comments, including the Springboks...
SA Rugby said it was “bitterly disappointed” at the decision by the World Rugby Council to overturn a recommendation that South Africa should host the 2023 Rugby World Cup and instead voted for France to host the tournament in a secret ballot.
— South African Rugby (@Springboks) November 15, 2017
“We are bitterly disappointed at this decision and would like to apologise to the people and government of South Africa for raising their hopes. ,” said Mr Mark Alexander, president of SA Rugby.
— South African Rugby (@Springboks) November 15, 2017
“We did everything in our power to bring the tournament to South Africa
Rugby legend Breyton Paulse spoke to Martin and Tumi about the result of the vote and that his "disappointment is an understatement".
Listen to the full interview below: