Alleged racist slur mars World Cup thriller

South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi is in doubt for the World Cup final after he was accused of making a racist slur during the Springboks' win over England

England flanker Tom Curry made a complaint to referee Ben O'Keeffe over the alleged incident, stating Mbonambi called him a "white c—".

O'Keeffe was approached before the 30th minute when England were in front 9-3.

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Curry's comments were heard on the referee's microphone with the flanker stating: "Sir, Sir, if their hooker calls me a white c— what do I do?"

O'Keeffe replied: "Nothing please" before assuring Curry "I will be on it". No immediate action was taken on Mbonambi with no audible evidence of the hooker's comments.

Post-game, Mbonambi refused to shake Curry's hand.

As reported in The Sydney Morning Herald, Curry was asked after the game if Mbonambi said anything, to which he replied "yeah" before adding: "it does not need to be talked out".

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In a Springboks press conference post-game, forwards coach Deon Davids said: "I'm not aware of that, I'm not aware of any comment, if it was discussed".

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