Durban, South Africa's bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games was expected to be "formally lodged" on Monday in London, with the committee projecting it will create "nearly 12,000 jobs" and provide an estimated 20B rand ($1.7B) boost to the economy. The "comprehensive 600-page bid book contains an economic impact assessment that predicts a huge boost to the economy, job creation and improve housing and transport as a spin-off," while officials remain "tight-lipped about the actual cost of hosting the event," with national government yet to formally sign off on those involved (EYEWITNESS NEWS, 3/2). ... World Rugby has unveiled the 12 venues that will host the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. The stadiums take in the full "length and breadth of the country with the capacities ranging from Tokyo's 80,000 to Kamaishi City's 15,000." The final 12 were picked from 15 submitted venues and Japan Rugby 2019 CEO Akira Shimazu thanked "all of those involved and said the decisions were made on the requirements of the tournament" (ESPN, 3/2).