England captain Owen Farrell has condemned the abuse targeted at teammate Tom Curry since he complained of being subject to a racial slur during the Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa. Curry alleged verbal discrimination from Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi. World Rugby is investigating.
England’s Tom Curry gestures during a training session, on the outskirts of Paris, France, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. PARIS — England captain Owen Farrell condemned the abuse targeted at teammate Tom Curry since he complained of being subject to a racial slur during theSouth Africa Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa has supported Mbonambi but social media has also been used to vilify Curry, prompting support for the flanker from England and his Sale Sharks club on Wednesday.
“You are dealing with people, human beings. Just because you’re saying stuff on a computer screen or your phone doesn’t make it acceptable. England coach Steve Borthwick praised Curry’s attitude when he considered whether to play him on Friday. The game will mark his 50th England cap.
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