England should present their model of occasions surrounding the tunnel confrontation between Tom Curry and Felipe Contepomi earlier than Six Nations can determine whether or not to launch an investigation.
Argentina head coach Contepomi labelled England flanker Curry a “bully” and claimed to have been “smacked” by the participant within the tunnel following England’s 27-23 win on Sunday.
The South American facet lodged an official grievance on Sunday night time after Contepomi claimed he had been shoved and instructed to “f*** off” by Curry.
Contepomi additionally accused the British and Irish Lions flanker of being a “bully”.
Six Nations oversees the operating of the autumn internationals, together with its disciplinary processes, and it is understood that it has requested England’s view of the bust up.
It’s hoped that each one the knowledge shall be collated by Tuesday morning, at which level it may be determined if there are grounds for an inquiry on the idea that the sport has been introduced into disrepute.
The preliminary flashpoint was Curry’s late deal with on Juan Cruz Mallia within the seventy fifth minute that pressured the full-back to depart the sphere and Argentina confirmed on Monday that he has suffered an ACL knee harm.
Curry’s problem was punished with a penalty however not referred to the tv match official and the Sale again row has averted a citing as a result of the offence doesn’t meet the crimson card threshold.
With Mallia off the sphere, it meant the Pumas needed to shut out a desperately-tight sport with 14 males.
Contepomi left the coach’s field to protest in opposition to the deal with and on the ultimate whistle a brawl broke out between the groups that then prolonged to the flashpoint with Curry.
“Curry, let me say, it is probably part of his nature to bully people. He came into the tunnel and he gave me a little smack. He is 27, strong. I am 48,” Contepomi stated.
“I was standing there. He was coming to say ‘hi’ to one of our coaches but we were upset because he was reckless and broke our player’s knee.
“When he got here I stated ‘mate, you broke his knee’, he stated ‘f**ok off’ and pushed me. Perhaps that is the way in which he’s. I do not know him. I am not pleased with the state of affairs.
“After breaking someone’s knee you need to be at least humble enough and respectful to say sorry I did something wrong. But he went the opposite.
“Perhaps it is his manner of being a bully. If we would like bullies on this sport, good on them. I do know it is rugby, but when we do not take care of one another in rugby, it could possibly be harmful.”
Curry gave away a penalty for a late hit on Juan Cruz Mallia after a kick, which has prompted a suspected ACL knee harm
Contepomi added that the tunnel fracas was caught on digital camera and that England workforce supervisor Richard Hill was current. It’s understood the RFU is prepared to offer the footage if required.
England head coach Steve Borthwick and centre Henry Slade rejected Argentina’s description of Curry as a “bully” with Borthwick insisting he had no information of what came about within the tunnel.
Contepomi lower an incensed determine on the facet of the pitch following Curry’s late deal with on Mallia
Talking in response to Contepomi’s post-match feedback, Borthwick defended Curry:
“I don’t comment on refereeing decisions within the game and in this immediacy post it.
“As for the incident within the tunnel, clearly I am conscious there was an incident, I did not see it, I wasn’t there, I used to be within the altering room on the time.
“I’m aware of it. I wouldn’t want that in any instance to be the centre of attention of what was a tough, hard Test match where two teams really went at it for the afternoon and that’s all I’ve got to say really about it.
“I feel anybody on this room who has had any contact with Tom Curry is aware of his character of a person. His character is impeccable, he is a incredible workforce man, a really respectful man. I feel Tom Curry’s character is unquestionable.”
England head coach Steve Borthwick defended Curry within the aftermath
England captain Maro Itoje added to media:
“I’m unaware of what happened in the tunnel but post-game on the pitch emotions are always flying high. You see that in almost every game, whether it’s Test match or club game or even national one. That’s part and parcel of rugby I guess.
“Two sides which have an enormous quantity of respect for each other. We have performed them 3 times this yr and we all know a lot of their gamers from the Premiership and past. I feel all in all, a troublesome, powerful outdated Take a look at match.”
