Rugby-Mbonambi says Curry incident was lost in translation

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - International - England v South Africa - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 26, 2022 England's Jack Nowell clashes with South Africa's Evan Roos as England's Tom Curry clashes with South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

(Reuters) - South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi has denied he used discriminatory language towards England flanker Tom Curry in their Rugby World Cup semi-final last month, labelling the allegations against him "unprofessional".

World Rugby, who were also asked to review a similar incident in a match between the two teams in London last year, found insufficient evidence after a review of video footage and audio, and submissions from players on both sides.