World Rugby has launched an inquiry into the claim that South Africa’s Mbongeni Mbonambi, a hooker, made a racist insult on England flanker Tom Curry during Saturday’s World Cup semifinal.
During the second quarter of the match at Stade de France, Curry told referee Ben O’Keeffe that Mbonambi had called him a “white cunt.”
In the World Cup semi-final on Saturday in Paris, England’s Tom Curry plays a pass while South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi looks on.
According to a statement, “World Rugby takes all allegations of discriminatory behaviour extremely seriously.” “We can confirm that we are formally investigating the claim made by Tom Curry of England regarding the use of racist language on Saturday during England’s Rugby World Cup 2023 semifinal match against South Africa.
World Rugby will hold off on commenting until the process is over.
Although England has not commented on the event, it is believed that they have filed a complaint. On Sunday, South Africa started their own inquiry.
Curry’s chat with O’Keeffe after the alleged racial statement is not audible on the referee microphone, although it is audible.
“Sir, what should I do if their hooker calls me a white cunt?” The flanker for Sale said. O’Keeffe answered, “Please, nothing. I’ll make it happen.