{"id":143114,"date":"2023-10-26T10:01:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T10:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/?p=143114"},"modified":"2023-10-26T10:01:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T10:01:05","slug":"what-did-tom-curry-claim-bongi-mbonambi-said-at-the-rugby-world-cup-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/sport\/what-did-tom-curry-claim-bongi-mbonambi-said-at-the-rugby-world-cup-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"What did Tom Curry claim Bongi Mbonambi said at the Rugby World Cup? | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

SOUTH Africa's Bongi Mbonambi was accused by England flanker Tom Curry of using a racial slur during the closely contested World Cup semi-final between the two nations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The issue has been investigated by World Rugby and Bongi has been cleared due to "sufficient evidence" \u2014 here we take a look at the allegation made and what both sides have said in response.<\/p>\n

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What has Tom Curry claimed Bongi Mbonambi said to him?<\/h2>\n

Professional rugby union star Tom Curry has alleged that fellow player Mbongeni Mbonambi\u00a0used a racial slur during England's semi-final defeat to South Africa on October 21, 2023.<\/p>\n

During the nail-bitingly close game,\u00a0Curry accused opponent Mbonambi\u00a0of calling him a \u201cwhite c**t\u201d.<\/p>\n

But it has emerged that a potential defence could be that Curry misunderstood a comment made by Mbonambi in Afrikaans.<\/p>\n

He could have used the term \u201cwit kant\u201d \u2014 meaning \u201cwhite side\u201d in Afrikaans \u2014 to tell team-mates that the ball was on the English side of the ruck.<\/p>\n

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Following the allegation, World Rugby chiefs launched a formal investigation.<\/p>\n

They were under pressure to ban Mbonambi from the Rugby World Cup final, which will see defending champions South Africa take on rugby colossus New Zealand on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 8pm.<\/p>\n

But World Rugby has cleared the way for\u00a0Mbonambi to start this weekend's final\u00a0after saying there was "insufficient evidence" for Curry's claim.<\/p>\n

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The Rugby Football Union has released a statement regarding their "deep disappointment" with the outcome of World Rugby's investigation: "The RFU fully support Tom Curry in raising the racially abusive behaviour he experienced whilst playing for England against South Africa.\u00a0<\/p>\n

"During the match between England and South Africa on Saturday 21st October 2023, Tom Curry reported to the referee that he has been racially abused by\u00a0Mbongeni Mbonambi.\u00a0<\/p>\n

"The subsequent World Rugby investigation\u00a0were informed by Tom Curry that he had also been the victim of the same abuse, from the same player, in the Autumn Test 2022.<\/p>\n

"World Rugby have today announced their decision not to bring charges in respect of either incident.\u00a0<\/p>\n

"The RFU are deeply disappointed by the decision taken by World Rugby.<\/p>\n

"The decision not to put the evidence before an Independent Disciplinary Panel has denied the disciplinary process the opportunity to hear Tom Curry\u2019s voice and to independently assess his account of these serious events, together with the other available evidence.\u00a0<\/p>\n

"In their continued full support of Tom, the RFU together with the England Squad, condemn the disgusting abuse he\u00a0and his family\u00a0has received on social media as a result of his having had the courage to put unacceptable behaviour that has no place in society or on the rugby field, in the public eye.<\/p>\n

"Abuse of any kind is not acceptable and goes against the core values of rugby.\u00a0<\/p>\n

"t is important that it is safe and acceptable for everyone involved in rugby union to raise concerns, and the RFU continue to encourage everyone to report any unacceptable behaviour in the game."<\/p>\n

What did Tom Curry say?<\/h2>\n

Curry was furious, demanding action against the South African powerhouse.<\/p>\n

He made the allegations directly to referee\u00a0Ben O\u2019Keeffe\u00a0just before half-time at the Stade de France.<\/p>\n

In the conversation, picked up by the \u201cref link\u201d microphone, the Sale flanker went up to the official and said: \u201cSir, sir, if their hooker calls me a white c*** what can I do?"<\/p>\n

O'Keeffe responded: "Nothing please. I\u2019ll be on it."<\/p>\n

The alleged incident itself could not be heard on the television broadcast.<\/p>\n

The back row star was still seething after the match, although he opted not to make a public denunciation of the South African.<\/p>\n

When asked if Bongi Mbonambi had "said something he shouldn\u2019t have", Curry replied: "Yeah."<\/p>\n

When probed on whether he would say what he had heard, Curry added: "No."<\/p>\n

"It wasn't cleared up. It doesn\u2019t need to be talked about.<\/p>\n

"Listen, I'm not talking about it now."<\/p>\n

Has Bongi Mbonambi responded?<\/h2>\n

At the time of writing Mbonambi, who appeared to refuse to shake Curry's hand at the final whistle, has not directly responded to the allegation made \u2014 however, SA Rugby has issued a statement.<\/p>\n

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The statement read: ''We are aware of the allegation, which we take very seriously and are reviewing the available evidence.<\/p>\n

''We will engage with Bongi if anything is found to substantiate the claim.''<\/p>\n

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