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South Africa are investigating Tom Curry’s claim that Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi called him a “white c***” during England’s narrow Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat spins
Curry made the allegation to referee Ben O’Keeffe just after the 20-minute mark of the hard-fought semi-final, with the exchange picked up by the ref mic spins
“Sir, if their hooker calls me a white c***, what do I do?” Curry inquired of O’Keeffe spins
“Nothing, please,” responded the official, before adding a few moments later, “I’ll be on it,” in what may have been an unrelated comment spins
The alleged incident itself could not be heard on the television broadcast spins
The South Africa hooker subsequently appeared to refuse to slap away Curry’s attempted handshake at full time spins
A statement from South Africa Rugby said: “We are aware of the allegation, which we take very seriously, and are reviewing the available evidence spins
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”England’s Tom Curry (Getty Images)Mbonambi is among the defending champions’ group of senior leaders and finished the game as captain after Siya Kolisi’s substitution spins
Curry refused to comment on what was said post-match, though did confirm that he felt Mbonambi’s remark had crossed the line spins
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Deon Davids, South Africa’s forwards coach, stressed afterwards that he was “not aware” of anything that was said spins
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”More aboutTom CurrySouth Africa rugbyEngland RugbyRugby World CupJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/2Curry accuses South Africa hooker of racial slur during semi-finalCurry accuses South Africa hooker of racial slur during semi-finalEngland’s Tom Curry Getty ImagesCurry accuses South Africa hooker of racial slur during semi-finalSouth Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi (left) and England’s Tom Curry (right)PA✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today spins
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England’s players will return to club duty having won six of their seven Rugby World Cup matches spins
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Ben Youngs has retired from Test rugby (Getty Images)“Naturally at the end of World Cups, there are always some players that decide their time as a current England player will come to an end,” Borthwick explained spins
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