The South African Rugby Union will not be permitted to host or bid for any major international tournament after failing to meet transformation targets, according to the country's sports minister Fikile Mbalula.
Mbalula confirmed the news on Monday with the decision set to be reviewed next year.
The news came off the back of Mbalula receiving the annual transformation report from the eminent persons group (EPG).
While football has met the target, Mbalula said of other sports: "I have resolved to revoke the privilege of Athletics South Africa (ASA), Cricket South Africa (CSA), Netball South Africa (NSA) and South African rugby (SARU) to host and bid for major and mega international tournaments."
This decision will be reviewed when considering the results of the 2016/2017 Transformation Barometer. #EPGreport
— RSA Min of Sport (@MbalulaFikile) April 25, 2016
The news could affect South Africa's plans to bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup after they were confirmed as one of four interested parties alongside Ireland, Italy and France.
SARU CEO Jurie Roux, speaking in June 2015, confirmed South Africa's interest in hosting rugby's premier tournament, saying: "We know there will be stiff competition, having bid for the past three tournaments to be awarded, but we also know we have a compelling offering for the world game and its followers: a tournament set against a backdrop of a stunning landscapes in magnificent stadiums against a passionate and knowledgeable audience.
"We believe there is no other 'tour' like a South African rugby tour and we want the world to experience it once more."
The winning bid for the 2023 World Cup will be confirmed in May 2017.
SARU banned from hosting major tournaments
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