Statement
World Rugby has undertaken a review of allegations made by England’s Tom Curry in relation to the use of discriminatory language by South Africa’s Mbongeni Mbonambi during the England versus South Africa Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final on Saturday along with a further allegation brought forward in recent days about a previous match in the Autumn Nations Series 2022.
Any allegation of discrimination is taken extremely seriously by World Rugby, warranting a thorough investigation. Having considered all the available evidence, including match footage, audio and evidence from both teams, the governing body has determined that there is insufficient evidence at this time to proceed with charges. Therefore, the matter is deemed closed unless additional evidence comes to light.
It is important to note that World Rugby accepts that Tom Curry made the allegations in good faith, and that there is no suggestion that the allegation was deliberately false or malicious.
World Rugby is also concerned by the social media abuse that both players have been subjected to this week. There is no place in rugby or society for discrimination, abuse or hate speech, and World Rugby urges fans to embrace the sport’s values of respect, integrity and solidarity.
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Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen tweaked the midfield and loose trio combinations of his match day squad for their final WXV 2 clash against Samoa at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, while also bringing in Rights Mkhari as replacement.
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The Springboks lasered in on what they needed to do to win a fourth Rugby World Cup, said assistant coach Felix Jones, as they fine-tuned their match tactics at their final training session on Wednesday (apart from the captain’s run, on Friday) before meeting New Zealand at the Stade de France on Saturday.
The Springboks declared on Friday that they would be playing for their fellow countrymen and women when they line up against New Zealand in the Rugby Final World Cup final at Stade de France on Saturday in the biggest match in world rugby in the last four years.
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World Rugby statement on Mbonambi investigation – SA Rugby
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