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Tom Curry breaks silence on racism claim against Bongi Mbonambi

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Bongi Mbonambi and Tom Curry - PA

England flanker Tom Curry stands by his accusation that South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi racially abused him in the World Cup semi-final.

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World Rugby found “insufficient evidence” to back up Curry’s claim that he was called a “white c***” by the Springboks player midway through the first half of the match in Paris.

Hooker Mbonambi has accused England of being “unprofessional” over the allegations, insisting “misunderstanding” arose because Curry failed to realise he was speaking Afrikaans, a common practice among the Springboks to ensure opponents do not understand their messages.

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      But Curry, whose girlfriend and family have since suffered online abuse, insisted “I heard what I heard.”

      He said in an interview with the Daily Mail: “I didn’t really want to speak about it from the start.

      “For me, on both occasions, the ball was out of play. Me and Bongi were talking and there’s no misunderstanding from my part. I went to the referee straight away. I heard what I heard. That’s all I really want to say about it and I won’t really be talking about it again.

      “It was tough for my family, my girlfriend and my brother. It was a tough experience but it is what it is. The investigation’s been done and that’s all I want to say about it.”

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      TI 562 days ago

      He knows what he’s heard, except he doesn’t speak Afrikaans. I always rated and liked Curry, but this seems petty and obstinate. I still want to believe, that he’s a decent guy and that he truly believes that he’s heard it. Although it’s a bit childish of him not to accept the most likely explanation, and instead he keeps thinking, that Bongi, who’s surrounded by white team mates, is a racist.


      He doesn’t deserve any online abuse, though, that’s for sure. That part is ugly and shame on anyone taking part in it.

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      Sam 562 days ago

      Nigel your Mother had to tie a steak on your back as a child so you can get attention from the dog.

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      Nick 564 days ago

      If the boot had been on the other foot the rugby and wider world would be in uproar.

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      NE 564 days ago

      So not only did mbonambi racially abuse Curry (twice) there were threats from the faceless saffa cowards. Hardly unexpected. Par for the course.

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      MM 563 days ago

      Hey Nigie the nympho you will never be accepted by Saffas as a true rugby supporter why don't you hand yourself in to the British police for loitering near schoolchildren.

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      Haliem 563 days ago

      Get over it already !!

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      Ace 564 days ago

      What kind of person acts like you? You post obvious crap statements without any proof and then respond like a child throwing a tantrum when anyone calls you out.


      What kind of person acts like that?


      You clearly have severe mental issues and need professional help. I hope that someone within your circle of acquaintances can break through the fog that surrounds you and help you get the help you so desperately need.

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      sam 564 days ago

      Niggi how pink do you go when you see the sun?

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      Jonathan 564 days ago

      Ohh Nigel, how ironic you talking about faceless cowards…

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      Sam 564 days ago

      Curry has to stand by his version…..doing otherwise opens him up to a law suit, or worse, is an admission of cynical play to gain an advantage in the most unsportsmanlike manner….sure his opponents will give him some deserved extra in the rucks and mauls in future….

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      Sherwin 564 days ago

      Tom Curry het Afrikaans gehoor - as Bongi wou hom vloek sou Bongi die Afrikaanse woord vir c*** gebruik. Not everyone speaks English.

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      AF 564 days ago

      I think it's best to move on from it all, as Tom Curry himself said. I personally haven't lost respect for either player as I don't truly know what went down.

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      Dawid 564 days ago

      Serious question; If there was an incident last year, why did the RFU not take this serious accusation up with world rugby immediately? Why was the review not done then? Why did the coaching staff tell Curry to bring it up in the middle of a game in case it happened again? Something does not click here for me, and perhaps Im biased, but there is too much inconsistency here for to take it seriously.

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      NE 564 days ago

      SA is wrapped in cotton wool by WR (and the old IRB) and has been for 30 odd years. Face the facts and the truth. Hardly rocket science.

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      AF 564 days ago

      It is a strange one. Then again people aren't rational are they? Who knows. Tom Curry might have just let it go the first time, or it’sa misunderstanding. He wants to forget about it and move on which I reckon after all of this and how toxic it's all become is probably best for everyone.

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      sean 565 days ago

      Taking a leaf out of Donny Trump's book…. I have lost all respect for him after this article.

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      Steve 565 days ago

      What a clownish thing to say - I suspect you never had any respect for him so get back under your stone.

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