CLEAN : Rugby: South Africa react to losing out on 2023 Rugby World Cup

The transcript discusses the bidding process for hosting an event, focusing on the competition between South Africa and France. It highlights the disappointment in the lack of transparency during the final stages and the unexpected decision by World Rugby to go against their board's recommendation. Despite the outcome, the speaker emphasizes the need to move forward and wishes France the best.

Which two countries were closely evaluated for hosting the event?

• South Africa and France

• England and Australia

• New Zealand and Japan

• Canada and Italy

What was the speaker's sentiment about the need to explain the evaluation differences?

• Embarrassed

• Confident

• Indifferent

• Angry

How long did the transparent process last before becoming opaque?

• 18 months

• 10 months

• 15 months

• 12 months

What was unusual about the world rugby vote?

• It was postponed

• It went against the board's recommendation

• It followed the board's recommendation

• It was unanimous

What does the speaker wish for France at the end?

• A new vote

• A re-evaluation

• Failure

• Success