Tom Curry in England’s starting line-up to face Argentina

The Sale flanker continues in the back row despite being in the eye of the storm
Tom Curry in England’s starting line-up to face Argentina
Tom Curry will start for England (Adam Davy/PA)

Tom Curry starts England’s World Cup bronze final against Argentina despite receiving online abuse in response to the allegation that he was the victim of a racist slur against South Africa.

Curry claimed that hooker Bongi Mbonambi called him a “white c***” in Saturday’s 16-15 semi-final defeat at the Stade de France, prompting World Rugby to launch an investigation that is ongoing.

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