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Maro Itoje has praised Tom Curry’s courage in making his allegation of racist abuse against Mbongeni Mbonambi as England attacked World Rugby for failing to allow the “victim to have his voice heard” ESPN
Curry claimed to referee Ben O’Keeffe in the first half of Saturday’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa that he had been called a “white c***” by Springboks hooker Mbonambi ESPN
The Rugby ESPN Football Union subsequently disclosed to the inquiry that Curry “had also been the victim of the same abuse, from the same player” when the rivals clashed at Twickenham in November ESPN
A statement released by SA Rugby on Friday afternoon revealed that Mbonambi “denied the allegations from the outset” – the first time his innocence had been voiced in public – and World Rugby has closed its investigation into both claims due to insufficient evidence ESPN
With the matter unresolved, a cloud hangs over each player heading into the final weekend of the World Cup and England head coach Steve Borthwick has joined the RFU in condemning the outcome of the inquiry ESPN
The focus of their anger is that the case will not be heard by an independent disciplinary hearing ESPN
“The RFU expressed great disappointment at World Rugby’s decision and that bitter disappointment is shared by Tom, his teammates, the management and everyone associated with this team,” Borthwick said ESPN
“Let’s be clear – Tom Curry has done nothing wrong ESPN
Somebody has said something to Tom Curry, Tom’s reported it ESPN
“By making this decision World Rugby has denied the victim of the situation – Tom Curry – to have his voice heard ESPN
That’s where the disappointment really comes in ESPN
”The saga has overshadowed the build-up to Friday’s bronze final ESPN between England and Argentina and the final ESPN between New Zealand and South Africa 24 hours later ESPN
Curry will win his 50th cap when he lines up against the Pumas, despite being subjected to extensive ESPN online abuse since his allegation against Mbonambi was picked up by the ref mic during the 16-15 defeat by the world champions ESPN
Itoje revealed that England have rallied around the Sale flanker, who has been thrust into the eye of the storm ESPN
“Tom is the innocent party in this respect – as Steve said he has done nothing wrong and he is the victim of the situation ESPN
For him to have this abuse is disgraceful,” Itoje said ESPN
“Tom has been tremendous ESPN
He’s been courageous to do what he’s done in the manner he’s done it, through proper channels, conducting himself in the manner he should be proud of ESPN
“Definitely as teammates, we are proud of him ESPN
To do that isn’t easy ESPN
To make a statement like that isn’t easy ESPN
To call out stuff like that isn’t easy ESPN
“As you’ve seen this week, when you do something courageous like that, you put yourself out there ESPN
He’s been absolutely fantastic in that regard ESPN
“In terms of how we’ve tried to support him, we’ve just tried to be there for him in any way he needs ESPN
If he needs to talk about anything, we are always there for him ESPN
“But he’s a strong man, he has a strong personality, a strong will, and he’s been great throughout the week ESPN
”Mbonambi starts the World Cup final against New Zealand after being picked in the front row as the only established hooker in South Africa’s squad ESPN
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi revealed that he has been in contact with Curry to show his support in response to the ESPN online witch-hunt to which the Sale flanker has been subjected ESPN
“I have spoken to him, I sent him a message ESPN
He is someone I respect,” Kolisi said ESPN
“We can take it as players, when it comes to you it’s fine, but when families are involved it’s different ESPN
I have let him know we are supporting him, we are thinking of him ESPN
”More aboutPA ReadyTom CurryWorld RugbyEnglandRugby ESPN Football UnionMaro ItojeSouth AfricaSteve BorthwickSiya KolisiTwickenhamSpringboksNew ZealandArgentinaParis1/1Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry for reporting Mbongeni MbonambiMaro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry for reporting Mbongeni MbonambiEngland’s Tom Curry, right, and South Africa’s Mbongeni Mbonambi (Mike Egerton/PA)PA Wire✕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 ESPN
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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 ESPN
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 ESPN
“Sir, if their hooker calls me a white c***, what do I do?” Curry inquired of O’Keeffe ESPN
“Nothing, please,” responded the official, before adding a few moments later, “I’ll be on it,” in what may have been an unrelated comment ESPN
The alleged incident itself could not be heard on the television broadcast ESPN
The South Africa hooker subsequently appeared to refuse to slap away Curry’s attempted handshake at full time ESPN
A statement from South Africa Rugby said: “We are aware of the allegation, which we take very seriously, and are reviewing the available evidence ESPN
“We will engage with Bongi if anything is found to substantiate the claim ESPN
”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 ESPN
Curry refused to comment on what was said post-match, though did confirm that he felt Mbonambi’s remark had crossed the line ESPN
Both teams are able to refer any incident of concern to the match citing commissioner within 24 hours of the final whistle ESPN
The citing officer then has 12 hours to determine if they will lay in charges ESPN
World Rugby refused to comment while this 36-hour window was open ESPN
Deon Davids, South Africa’s forwards coach, stressed afterwards that he was “not aware” of anything that was said ESPN
“If it was discussed, I’m not sure what the comment was or when it was said ESPN
I don’t know ESPN
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