Rugby World Cup final: Bongi Mbonambi named in South Africa team to face New Zealand
Bongi Mbonambi played the full 80 minutes against England as the only specialist hooker left in South Africa’s squad Venue: Stade de France, Paris Dates: Saturday, 28 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Coverage: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, plus text updates on the BBC Sport website and app. South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi will start […]
Bongi Mbonambi: World Rugby to review South Africa star’s alleged use of racial slur
South Africa narrowly defeated England 16-15 in the World Cup semi-final World Rugby has confirmed it will formally review the alleged use of a racial slur by South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi towards England’s Tom Curry. If banned, Mbonambi could miss the final against New Zealand on Saturday. World Rugby said it will take the […]
South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi accused of racial slur in World Cup win over England
Mbonambi (kneeling) tackles Curry during South Africa’s 16-15 win on Saturday South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi has been accused of using a racial slur towards England flanker Tom Curry during his side’s Rugby World Cup semi-final win. Curry approached referee Ben O’Keeffe about half an hour into the match, reported the alleged comment and asked what […]