England ‘unprofessional’ over racism allegation – South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi

Mbonambi said the “misunderstanding” arose because Curry failed to realise he was speaking Afrikaans, a common practice among the Springboks to ensure opponents do not understand their messages.

Bongi Mbonambi (left) has accused England and Tom Curry (right) of being ‘unprofessional’ over a racism allegation. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi has accused England of being “unprofessional” over allegations that he racially abused Tom Curry during last month’s Rugby World Cup semi-final.

World Rugby found “insufficient evidence” to back up Curry’s claim that he was called a “white c***” by the Springboks player midway through the first half of the match in Paris.