Argentina’s head coach Felipe Contepomi criticized England’s Tom Curry, labeling him a “bully” and alleging that Curry physically confronted him in a heated altercation in the tunnel following their 27-23 loss at Allianz Stadium.
The Pumas were angered by Curry’s tackle on Juan Cruz Mallia in the 75th minute, which led to Mallia’s departure from the game due to a suspected ACL knee injury and left Argentina playing with 14 men.
Despite Curry receiving a penalty for the tackle, it was not reviewed by the television match official. Contepomi vented his frustration over the incident and a brawl ensued between the teams post-match, culminating in the confrontation between Contepomi and Curry.
Contepomi described the encounter, stating, “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.”
Regarding the incident, England’s head coach Steve Borthwick defended Curry, emphasizing his character and integrity. Borthwick acknowledged the tunnel incident but clarified that he was not present during the altercation.
England secured a clean sweep of victories this month, including their 11th win against Argentina, in a hard-fought Test match. Borthwick praised the team’s performance and highlighted the ongoing development and potential for improvement.
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