Johannesburg – South Africa's bidding for the 2023 Rugby World Cup will begin after the 2015 tournament.

According to reports on Friday SA Rugby Union (Saru) spokesman Andy Colquhoun confirmed South Africa's intention to bid for the rugby showpiece.

Colquhoun said Saru chief executive Jurie Roux intended to make the bid.

“The president confirmed we will be bidding for the tournament in 2023,” said Colquhoun.

“The bidding won't open until after the 2015 World Cup, so it's some way away. The bidding document will only come out after the World Cup so until you get that in your hand there's not much you can do.”