South Africans celebrated the Springboks' victory over England in the Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama. OPINION: World Rugby have continued their clumsy governance, announcing a Rugby World Cup draw to be held almost three years out from the 2023 tournament in France. GETTY IMAGES The All Blacks have plenty to play for in 2020 ahead of a ridiculously early 2023 Rugby World Cup draw. Rugby should take a leaf from football with the FIFA World Cup draw which is often held only six months out from the tournament, producing a far fairer reflection of standings heading into its global showpiece. Football's World Cup is a far bigger beast to handle than rugby's equivalent, yet they seem to cope.

Source: Stuff January 29, 2020 19:52 UTC