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Contepomi Accuses Tom Curry of Tunnel Shove After England Edge Argentina 27–23

The Argentina coach also condemns the unreviewed late hit that injured Juan Cruz Mallía, putting officiating and player safety under scrutiny.

Overview

  • A heated on-field confrontation after the final whistle carried into the Twickenham tunnel, with Tom Curry and Henry Pollock involved before staff intervened.
  • Felipe Contepomi says Curry shoved him in the chest and told him to “f*** off,” labels him a “bully,” and notes potential tunnel camera footage as well as witness Richard Hill.
  • Juan Cruz Mallía left with a suspected ACL knee injury after Curry’s late tackle, which brought only a penalty with no TMO check, and Argentina finished the match with 14 men.
  • England head coach Steve Borthwick says he did not see the tunnel incident and describes Curry’s character as impeccable, with Maro Itoje and Henry Slade offering similar support.
  • No disciplinary decisions or medical confirmations have been announced, while the result sealed England’s 11th consecutive victory.