Overview

• Bongi Mbonambi, South Africa Rugby player, is under investigation for allegedly using a racial slur towards England's Tom Curry during a World Cup semi-final match.
• Tom Curry had reported the alleged racial slur to referee Ben O’Keeffe during the match, but no action was taken at the time.
• Both World Rugby and SA Rugby have launched investigations and are reviewing all available audio and video evidence from the incident. The England Rugby Football Union has lodged a formal complaint.
• Despite the absence of concrete incriminating evidence, World Rugby has taken this allegation seriously, with an understanding that the incident could have complex consequences for players facing similar situations in the future.
• Mbonambi's participation in the upcoming World Cup final against New Zealand may be jeopardized if the allegation is substantiated. Mbonambi is South Africa’s only specialist hooker, and his loss would be a significant blow.