Tom Curry doubles down on allegation against Springboks star in first interview
Hooker Mbonambi has accused England of being “unprofessional”
England rugby star Tom Curry has doubled down on his allegation that South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi racially abused him in the World Cup semi-final.
Curry claimed that he was called a “white c***” by the Springboks player halfway through the first half of the encounter in Paris, but World Rugby deemed “insufficient evidence” to support his allegation.
Hooker Mbonambi, who says the “misunderstanding” sprang from Curry’s failure to realize he was speaking Afrikaans—a tactic the Springboks frequently employ to make sure their opponents do not comprehend their messages—has accused England of being “unprofessional” in response to the charges.
But Curry asserted, “I heard what I heard,” despite the fact that her family and lover have subsequently experienced internet hate.
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In an interview with the Daily Mail, he stated: “I wasn’t particularly inclined to talk about it right away.
“For me, the ball was out of play both times. There was no misunderstanding on my behalf during our conversation with Bongi. I immediately rushed to the referee. What I heard, I heard. I really don’t have much else to say about it, so that’s as far as I really want to go.
It was difficult on my brother, my girlfriend, and my family. Although it was a difficult experience, it is what it is. All I want to say about it is that the inquiry is done.”
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Sacha Mngomezulu Feinberg. The utility back for the Stormers is a future star—remember the name.
He is a unique player with an abundance of talent and talents.
Even Rassie has noticed now. Additionally, Rassie thinks that Curwin Bosch and Manie Libbok might provide competition at flyhalf in the future.
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a strong long-range goal kicker, a perilous attacker with a keen sense of openings, and a perceptive defender.
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