Eight national unions and five regional associations – including Rugby Africa – voted for France to host the 2023 World Cup.
In the first round of voting, France received 18 votes, South Africa 13 and Ireland eight.
That saw the Irish eliminated, and second round of voting taking place.
Here’s how they voted:
France (24)
Scotland (3)
Italy (3)
Japan (2)
Georgia (1)
Romania (1)
Canada (1)
USA (1)
*England (2)
Asia (2)
South America (2)
Europe (2)
Africa (2)
North America (2)
South Africa (15)
Wales (3)
New Zealand (3)
Australia (3)
Argentina (3)
Oceania (2)
*England (1)
*England split their 3 second round votes 2/1 in favour of France
