Tom Curry a ‘bully’ Who Swore and Pushed Me – Argentina Boss Felipe Contepomi

Rugby World Cup Clash: Controversy Erupts Between England and Argentina

The rugby world witnessed a heated exchange during the recent match between England and Argentina. England’s flanker Tom Curry was accused of bullying by Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi, who claimed the 27-year-old pushed him in the tunnel following a contentious tackle on Argentine player Juan Cruz Mallia.

Controversy Surrounding the Tackle

The match between England and Argentina at Allianz Stadium was initially poised to be a straightforward victory for the visitors. However, an incident involving Mallia’s late tackle that injured him severely led to a scuffle between players from both teams after full-time. Contepomi highlighted Curry’s actions as part of his frustrations over the incident.

“I don’t know where to start with it,” Contepomi began, referring to Curry’s tackle on Mallia, who had kicked the ball upfield before making contact. “I am not a good English speaker but I would call it reckless.

We ended up playing with 14, they ended up with 15 and it was not even checked out by the match officials.”

Contepomi elaborated on Curry’s alleged behavior: “Curry, let me say, it is not only that because probably it is part of his nature to bully people. But he came off in the tunnel and he gave me a little smack. He is 27, strong. I am 48.”

England’s Perspective on Curry’s Actions

In contrast, England head coach Steve Borthwick maintained that Tom Curry’s character was beyond reproach, despite the allegations of bullying and physical confrontation.

Borthwick said, “I think that anybody in this room who has had any contact with Tom Curry knows there’s a character of a man. His character is impeccable. He’s a fantastic team man, a very respectful guy.” Borthwick further emphasized, “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.”

Match Details and Aftermath

The match, which saw England holding on with an 11-man lineup due to Mallia’s injury, was a closely contested affair. Argentina initially led by 17-0 but managed to recover and secure the victory against all odds.

England’s victory over Argentina marked their eleventh straight win in such close encounters, highlighting the intensity of rugby matches at this level. The incident involving Curry and Contepomi added an extra layer of drama to what was already a high-stakes encounter.

The match concluded with both teams acknowledging the tension but differing on the interpretation of events. As the dust settles, both coaches will likely focus on preparing their respective sides for upcoming fixtures while dealing with the aftermath of this controversial episode in rugby history.