Springboks’ Bongi Mbonambi accused of racially abusing England’s Tom Curry [LISTEN AUDIO]
Springboks Bongi Mbonambi has been accused of using a racial slur against England's Tom Curry during their Rugby World Cup semi-finals.. Springboks' player Bongi Mbonambi has been accused of using a racial slur during England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris. The incident occurred during a match at the Stade de France. England's Tom Curry reportedly asked referee Ben O’Keeffe what he should do about being called a ‘white c***’ during the match. Despite this, there is no evidence of the alleged abuse. South African attorney @ZacMoselane shared audio of Curry asking, ‘Sir, Sir, if their hooker calls me a white c*** what do I do?’ He replied, “I will be on it.’ If proven false, Curry should face a heavy penalty for damaging the image of the game.
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Springboks’ player Bongi Mbonambi has been accused by England’s Tom Curry of using a racial slur during the team’s Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris on Saturday night.
Spingboks won the game 16-15 and progressed to the finals where they will face the All Blacks this Saturday, 28 October.
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The Daily Telegraph reports that England’s Tom Curry asked referee, New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe what he should do about being called a “white c***” at one stage during the match at the Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October.
On audio shared by South African attorney @ZacMoselane on X, Curry is heard asking: “Sir, Sir, if their hooker calls me a white c*** what do I do?”
O’Keeffe replies: “Nothing please.” He then adds, “I will be on it” although it is not known if this in response to Curry’s question.
The publication adds that there’s no “evidence” of Mbonambi’s alleged abuse.
The also asked Springboks assistant coach Deon Davids about the alleged abuse on Sunday., 22 October.
“I’m not aware of that, I’m not aware of any comment, if it was discussed,” Davids said, according to the publication. “I’m not sure what the comment was or when it was said. I don’t know.”
SA Rugby have apparently responded by saying they are aware of the accusation levelled against Mbonambi.
“We are aware of the allegation, which we take very seriously, and are reviewing the available evidence. We will engage with Bongi if anything is found to substantiate the claim.”
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@hugolf79: “He said she said. Grasping at straws. England has always been sore losers. Not surprised. If this is proved to false the Curry should face a heavy penalty for damaging the image of the game. This is a very low life thing to do. Sick!”
@_Omnist_: “I’m glad this Tom Curry situation is not affecting South Africans because the English media is pathetic and bitter. Lmao. They lack strong spirits so they want to break SA’s spirits ahead of the game. You failed loser domkops.”
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