Former Irish international Marcus Horan believes hosting a World Cup would be a huge leap forward for Irish rugby.
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The 12 stadiums which will form part of the bid to host the tournament in 2023 have been named, with Thomond Park one of those forming a key part of Ireland's application.
Competition for the tournament comes from France and South Africa but if Ireland were to win, it's estimated that the event would attract 445,000 visitors.
Clonlara man Horan believes Ireland has a real chance of securing the tournament.
