Last Updated: October 23, 2023, 01:30 IST
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Allegations of verbal abuse in opposition to South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi are being investigated by his personal camp after he allegedly swore at England flanker Tom Curry throughout Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semifinal in Paris.
PARIS: Allegations of verbal abuse in opposition to South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi are being investigated by his personal camp after he allegedly swore at England flanker Tom Curry throughout Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris.
Audio and video footage posted on social media present Curry complaining to referee Ben O’Keeffe in the primary half, though no motion was taken. Curry confirmed an incident when questioned by reporters afterwards however refused to say what had allegedly been stated.
“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,” stated a press release from SA Rugby.
Mbonambi was the stand-in captain for the Springboks after Siya Kolisi was substituted in the second half and helped the crew to a tense 16-15 victory and a spot in subsequent weekend’s last in opposition to New Zealand in the French capital.
(Writing by Mark Gleeson in Paris; Editing by Clare Fallon)
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