Twitter explodes as France win shock 2023 Rugby World Cup vote
While the majority of South Africans on Twitter are devastated that South Africa will not host the Rugby World Cup 2023 - there are those who say they are not surprised.
Some South Africans also believe it is good news that South Africa lost the bid to host the international rugby tournament.
On Wednesday, France won the right to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
It comes just over two weeks after South Africa was announced as the preferred host by World Rugby.
The decision was put to a vote - with members of the Rugby World Council voting in favour of France.
There have been virtual tears and cheers on Twitter.
— TheRealPrincess (@Khositoys) November 15, 2017
#RWC2023 Now you know how day light robbery feels like! Eintlik why didn't you send Zuma to go reshuffle the desicion?? pic.twitter.com/R8jw3AxN5U
— Thabiso M Rapapali (@Mack_Thabiso) November 15, 2017
#RWC2023 I think it's safe to say the SA delegation are all thinking WTF pic.twitter.com/3uTPdEK9vE
— Michael Sherman (@Golfhackno1) November 15, 2017
Secret ballots with elected officials ... now that's professional transparency ... World Rugby every bit as dirty and disgusting as FIFA ... Disgraceful #RWC2023
— Mark Keohane (@mark_keohane) November 15, 2017
Why are everyone shocked ??? Is everyone blind to the state the country is in? #crime #politics
— I am Blessed (@blessed2bmrsb) November 15, 2017
did they really think they could fool the world any further with what a wonderful corrupt free and safe rainbow nation we are?
— Gerra (@GerraVan) November 15, 2017
Yipeed
— Roelof (@roelfj2345) November 15, 2017
Aowa Sata Frika I'm sooo sad
— Mat Dibakwane???? (@MatlhatsiDibak1) November 15, 2017
No words to express disappointment!!!
— Mlamli (@sthongamlamli) November 15, 2017
On merit South Africa had the best bid but democracy allows members to vote and they voted for France. I won't be going there for it https://t.co/wNz0AtQunf
— Bulelani Mfaco (@BulelaniMfaco) November 15, 2017
South Africa lost the #RWC2023 and that's good. World Cups event never brought any sustainable quality economic development to any country!
— IG: @MbuyiseniNdlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) November 15, 2017
How do you feel about South Africa having lost their bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup?