World Rugby to evaluation Tom Curry’s declare of being known as ‘white ****’
World Rugby have confirmed that an official investigation has been launched after England flanker Tom Curry complained that he had been the sufferer of racist abuse throughout the World Cup semi-final defeat towards South Africa on Saturday.
The Sale openside approached referee Ben O’Keeffe within the twenty eighth minute of the match on the Stade de France and was heard to say over the ref mic: ‘Sir, sir, if their hooker calls me a white ****, what do I do?’
O’Keeffe replied: ‘Nothing, please.’ The Springbok hooker was Bongi Mbonambi, who performed the total 80 minutes of the sport which his crew received 16-15.
An announcement launched right this moment by World Rugby – the worldwide governing physique – stated: ‘World Rugby takes allegations of discriminatory behaviour extraordinarily severely.
‘We can verify that we’re formally reviewing the allegation made by England’s Tom Curry in relation to the usage of discriminatory language throughout the England versus South Africa Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final on Saturday.
England flanker Tom Curry had accused Bongi Mbonambi of calling him a ‘white ****’
In the twenty eighth minute, Curry (seen proper) approached referee Ben O’Keefe and is heard to say over the referee’s microphone: ‘Sir, sir, if their hooker calls me a white ****, what do I do?’
‘World Rugby won’t be making any additional remark till the conclusion of the method.’
Mail Sport understands that the RFU lodged a grievance with the match authorities, in relation to the alleged outburst by Mbonambi.
Curry was visibly livid when requested concerning the incident within the post-match ‘combined zone’ the place interviews happen – confirming that Mbonambi had stated one thing to him, however refusing to elaborate on the small print.
After the ultimate whistle on Saturday, there was an altercation between the pair, because the Bok No 2 refused to shake Curry’s hand and stormed off down the tunnel.
That flashpoint occurred amid varied confrontations on the finish of the thunderous encounter between the edges.
England gamers have been aggrieved when South Africa’s substitute full-back, Willie le Roux, ran in the direction of them and screamed of their faces, after the world champions snatched victory, having been dominated for many of the sport.
Handre Pollard’s penalty 157 seconds from time gave South Africa a one-point lead late within the sport
South African hooker Mbonambi performed the total 80 minutes at No 2 for the Springboks’ win on Saturday
Mbonambi appeared to then ignore Curry’s supply of a handshake after the sport and headed straight down the tunnel
Curry refused to elaborate on what remark had been made to him after the ultimate whistle
