England’s Tom Curry made allegation during World Cup semi-final, with English RFU saying it is ‘deeply disappointed’ with decision
South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi and England's Tom Curry: World Rugby has found insufficient evidence to pursue Curry’s allegation that he was racially abused by Mbonambi. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PAThe Rugby Football Union has said it is “deeply disappointed” by World Rugby’s decision that there is insufficient evidence to proceed with disciplinary action against South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi after a second allegation he made a racial slur at England’s Tom Curry came to light.
The RFU has responded by criticising World Rugby’s decision denying an independent panel the “opportunity to hear Tom Curry’s voice and to independently assess his account of these serious events, together with the other available evidence”.Bundee Aki nominated for World Rugby player of the year“The RFU fully supports Tom Curry in raising the racially abusive behaviour he experienced whilst playing for England against South Africa,” read a statement.
World Rugby acknowledged the second allegation but insisted that, having considered all the available evidence, it could not proceed with disciplinary action.
“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.” “Bongi Mbonambi is an experienced, respected and decorated Test player and, needless to say, denied the allegations from the outset. SA Rugby has absolute faith in the honesty and integrity of Bongi.
“Abuse of any kind is not acceptable and goes against the core values of rugby. It is important that it is safe and acceptable for everyone involved in rugby union to raise concerns, and the RFU continue to encourage everyone to report any unacceptable behaviour in the game.”
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