Overview
- Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi alleged Tom Curry pushed him in the tunnel and swore at him after England’s 27-23 win, calling the flanker a bully.
- Juan Cruz Mallia left in the 75th minute with a suspected ACL injury following Curry’s late tackle, leaving Argentina to finish with 14 players; the incident drew a penalty but no TMO review.
- A post‑match melee on the pitch spilled into the tunnel, with Contepomi saying cameras and England team manager Richard Hill could corroborate the confrontation.
- Contepomi also criticised officiating and technology, highlighting an apparent head contact on Pablo Matera that led to an HIA but was not checked by the TMO.
- England coach Steve Borthwick said he did not see the tunnel incident and praised Curry’s character, while medical confirmation and any citing decisions have yet to be announced.