England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth says England will not let World Rugby's investigation into an alleged on-pitch slur distract them from Friday's third-place play-off against Argentina.
Richard Wigglesworth and Tom Curry speaking to the media, along with Elliot Daly, before last Saturday's semi-final against South AfricaAttack coach Richard Wigglesworth has said England will not let investigations into an alleged on-pitch slur distract them from Friday's Rugby World Cup third-place play-off against Argentina.that flanker Tom Curry claims were made to him by South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi in Saturday's semi-final defeat.
The 25-year-old finds himself at the centre of controversy once again after the referee's microphone picked up his complaint about an alleged racial slur by Mbonambi.It has been suggested on social media that Mbonambi may have been making a tactical call in Afrikaans which sounds like an offensive phrase in English.
"For Courtney to be playing some of his best rugby last weekend, in what could have been one of his last games for England, is testament to the type of player he is.
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