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World Rugby has determined that there is inadequate evidence to proceed with Tom Curry’s claim that he was subjected to racial abuse by Bongi Mbonambi during England’s World Cup semi-final loss to South Africa.
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33 Comments
no evidence to support the claim 😑
Arme moffie…
There are basic facts, the Springbok / South African team, speak Afrikaans because that is the language their players speak, not to distract other teams, as do the French, Argentinian teams etc, etc….. If the other teams can not recognize & respect this, they should consider not taking part in International Sport.
British Media should apologize for their “media frenzy” over inaccurate nonsense they report.
True sportsman are not measured only on their athletic ability & achievements in the sport, but also on their courage to face adversity & humility. An apology would show true sportsmanship.
Anyone else amused by the Saffas on here ‘educating’ the world on what is/isn’t ‘racism’? The irony is almost comical, were it not so tragic.
If the incident arose from Afrikaans words heard but misunderstood by Curry, then World Rugby should have been able to explain and defuse the fuss very quickly. Instead, it's dragged on for days and that encouraged partisan idiots to defame players, which is altogether wrong.
Well if you want to b*tch and moan 'cause you lost the match then you're setting yourself up for abuse.
For those who don't know what he said. Watter kant in Afrikaans literally means Which side. No racial slur at all. It's just the Western media butt hurt by South Africa owning England in the World Cup again and them crying racism for a miss in translation.
Imagine that, black south african get cleared because of "insufficient evidence", why havent they released all of the evidence or why didnt they talk to the two in question. With illegal stamps, dirty hits, racial abuse and the referees on their side whos going to stop them.
NO EVIDENCE!!! English rugby players are pathetic.
But England didn’t lodge a formal complaint which actually is an indication of them not being confident
Think Bongi should man up and admit it . World rugby made a rod for their own backs going forward. Shows the standards of each country as Curry would have been sanctioned by England regardless of World Rugby. Shame on you Bongi and world rugby had the chance to make a stand but literally side stepped it
Hansie Cronje
Sorry, England. Your boy tried a fast one, man could not understand Afrikaans. And stupid British media trying the best to win the case now bringing previous games as well . Sky purposely pronouncing bongis name incorrectly. Get lost….English should know about Rasist more than anyone . Go back to colonisation.
No wonder the english cricket team lost… bunch of snowflakes
3rd grade media 😂 classic symptoms, inciting hatred, dividing opinions and stirring pots. Zero evidence, means, 0
Breaking news: England rugby coach Steve Brothwick will not Select Tom Curry for any future games against South Africa’s Sprigboks for fear of both his physical and emotional safety, he will also be asking all other club and international teams to avoid tackling Tom or speaking any language other than English when Tom is on the field. Brothwick also stated Tom is currently undergoing transition and will hence forth be using the pronouns they/them. 💃 🏉
At least learn to pronounce names if you’re going to be on national television 😂
I dont understand what has been a false accusation, without a statement from what was claimed to be said by the SA Hooker and apologising for any initial miscommunication, what else was Tom Curry meant to interpret the SA phrase as without that education. If the SA Hooker csme out and said I was speaking in my native tongue and what it translates too and he understand how it can be interpreted Curry should apologise and move on but neither side has made thsoe grounds yet
England is literally ruining sports with the non-stop whining about racism, both existing and non existing! … Curry doesn’t under Afrikaans. England football team causes matches to stop because they don’t like to be booed! You don’t see France or Holland matches turning to day care whining!
I feel sorry his family, who are enduring "abuse"…I'm sorry that sore loser is part of your family
Destruction move to S.A..Yes England gave us a tough match …We salute them …but no need for this Please….No mind Game Needed …We are playing final !!!! ,with our PHOTO FINISH WIN
As an England supporter, I'm embarrassed by what a wimp Tom Curry is. Apart from that, he should get his facts right before opening his mouth. Maybe he hit his head harder than reported against Argentina. Grow a pair ffs.
Whilst the world demands honesty from sport official bodies , The world Rugby management have appeared to open the doors to racial slurring as the norm in Rugby . The result of stupidity in balance and sport by those in power . another ask as to how World Rugby think it was not abuse ? from this man for apparently a second time that was stated ! and why simple rules of international stranding mean nothing to those responsible for upholding them.Taking of the knee by any player in a wider stance of sport is pointless if officials ignore its purpose. If ! ,it was not abuse then World Rugby should explain in full why and not just close the case without explanation any kind. That would clear it up for all including both players.
How can he be racist if his wife is white? 😊
wrong direction i'm afraid, don't you know by now, only whites can be racist.
Pathetic Curry. There’s NO WAY Bongi says such things. Where’s your proof? Must the whole world simply believe you. One of the most pathetic mean conniving things ever seen/heard on a rugby field. Curry needs to apologize to everyone and especially to Bongi. Then he should resign from rugby. These accusations, even when false, can wreck careers.
Where's the equality here then? 😅
I'm hoping, televised, Amber Heard acting
It's funny that the English supporters and media are quick to say yes if it were the other way around. More would have been done.
Now that Bongi has been cleared for LACK of evidence. And quick lesson, if a party says a lack of evidence, that means it was investigated 🙈
To date, the whole of England is silent. Why doesn't Bongi get an apology for such a damaging accusation??? Nothing but complaining about the investigative procedure and congratulating and being proud of the brave one called Tom Curry..
No, but if it were the other way around. Can you just imagine…Bongi probably would have been flown into England and apologize for the whole nation.
Mbonambi is a blik kant
…This is ALL BULLSHITE and you all know it
So now STOP winging and get on with it…you are simply making massive fools of yourselves and laughing matter the world over
Spoiling ALL future chances of any worthy spectacle or ‘kameraderie’ coming from your side
or even in your direction…
Think William Webb Ellis is turning in his grave at such ludicrous English behaviour…⁉️⁉️⁉️
😡‼️
The abuse he received was from the South African Indians calling him unseasoned curry. Man needs some aromat in his life 😂
In Afrikaner "white c*nt" means "ok boomer", Tom Curry is wrong, he needs to learn Afrikaner! Anyway Tom, it is never racism if it is directed at a white guy, you know that!