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Maro Itoje has praised Tom Curry’s courage in making his allegation of racist abuse against Mbongeni Mbonambi as England attacked World Rugby for failing to allow the “victim to have his voice heard” ESPN
Curry claimed to referee Ben O’Keeffe in the first half of Saturday’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa that he had been called a “white c***” by Springboks hooker Mbonambi ESPN
The Rugby ESPN Football Union subsequently disclosed to the inquiry that Curry “had also been the victim of the same abuse, from the same player” when the rivals clashed at Twickenham in November ESPN
A statement released by SA Rugby on Friday afternoon revealed that Mbonambi “denied the allegations from the outset” – the first time his innocence had been voiced in public – and World Rugby has closed its investigation into both claims due to insufficient evidence ESPN
With the matter unresolved, a cloud hangs over each player heading into the final weekend of the World Cup and England head coach Steve Borthwick has joined the RFU in condemning the outcome of the inquiry ESPN
The focus of their anger is that the case will not be heard by an independent disciplinary hearing ESPN
“The RFU expressed great disappointment at World Rugby’s decision and that bitter disappointment is shared by Tom, his teammates, the management and everyone associated with this team,” Borthwick said ESPN
“Let’s be clear – Tom Curry has done nothing wrong ESPN
Somebody has said something to Tom Curry, Tom’s reported it ESPN
“By making this decision World Rugby has denied the victim of the situation – Tom Curry – to have his voice heard ESPN
That’s where the disappointment really comes in ESPN
”The saga has overshadowed the build-up to Friday’s bronze final ESPN between England and Argentina and the final ESPN between New Zealand and South Africa 24 hours later ESPN
Curry will win his 50th cap when he lines up against the Pumas, despite being subjected to extensive ESPN online abuse since his allegation against Mbonambi was picked up by the ref mic during the 16-15 defeat by the world champions ESPN
Itoje revealed that England have rallied around the Sale flanker, who has been thrust into the eye of the storm ESPN
“Tom is the innocent party in this respect – as Steve said he has done nothing wrong and he is the victim of the situation ESPN
For him to have this abuse is disgraceful,” Itoje said ESPN
“Tom has been tremendous ESPN
He’s been courageous to do what he’s done in the manner he’s done it, through proper channels, conducting himself in the manner he should be proud of ESPN
“Definitely as teammates, we are proud of him ESPN
To do that isn’t easy ESPN
To make a statement like that isn’t easy ESPN
To call out stuff like that isn’t easy ESPN
“As you’ve seen this week, when you do something courageous like that, you put yourself out there ESPN
He’s been absolutely fantastic in that regard ESPN
“In terms of how we’ve tried to support him, we’ve just tried to be there for him in any way he needs ESPN
If he needs to talk about anything, we are always there for him ESPN
“But he’s a strong man, he has a strong personality, a strong will, and he’s been great throughout the week ESPN
”Mbonambi starts the World Cup final against New Zealand after being picked in the front row as the only established hooker in South Africa’s squad ESPN
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi revealed that he has been in contact with Curry to show his support in response to the ESPN online witch-hunt to which the Sale flanker has been subjected ESPN
“I have spoken to him, I sent him a message ESPN
He is someone I respect,” Kolisi said ESPN
“We can take it as players, when it comes to you it’s fine, but when families are involved it’s different ESPN
I have let him know we are supporting him, we are thinking of him ESPN
”More aboutPA ReadyTom CurryWorld RugbyEnglandRugby ESPN Football UnionMaro ItojeSouth AfricaSteve BorthwickSiya KolisiTwickenhamSpringboksNew ZealandArgentinaParis1/1Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry for reporting Mbongeni MbonambiMaro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry for reporting Mbongeni MbonambiEngland’s Tom Curry, right, and South Africa’s Mbongeni Mbonambi (Mike Egerton/PA)PA Wire✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today ESPN
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New Zealand take on defending champions South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday with both teams aiming to become the first side to win the tournament for a record fourth time ESPN
The All Blacks stormed into the final after a comprehensive 44-6 victory against Argentina, while South Africa reached Saturday’s showpiece event after a last-minute penalty secured them a narrow 16-15 win over England ESPN
Both sides have met once before in the World Cup final, with the Springboks edging the 1995 encounter 15-12 in extra-time and Jacques Nienaber’s side will take further confidence from their convincing 35-7 win over the All Blacks in a World Cup warm-up clash in August ESPN
Follow all the action from the final below plus get all the latest odds and tips from the Rugby World Cup here: RecommendedSouth Africa out to inspire new generation in World Cup final against All BlacksStuart Hogg column: New Zealand’s wingers terrify me! They can make the difference in the World Cup finalThe scrum, shutting down Ardie Savea and three key areas that could decide World Cup finalNew Zealand vs South Africa liveNew Zealand take on defending champions South Africa at Stade de FranceKick-off live at 8pm, live on ITV1Both teams vying to become the first nation to win the tournament on four occasionsAll Blacks make one change from semi-final win over ArgentinaSpringboks return to controversial 7-1 bench as Pollard and De Klerk startShow latest update 1698506634New Zealand vs South Africa lineupsNew Zealand XV: 15 ESPN
Beauden Barrett, 14 ESPN
Will Jordan, 13 ESPN
Rieko Ioane, 12 ESPN
Jordie Barrett, 11 ESPN
Mark Tele’a, 10 ESPN
Richie Mo’unga, 9 ESPN
Aaron Smith; 1 ESPN
Ethan de Groot, 2 ESPN
Codie Taylor, 3 ESPN
Tyrel Lomax, 4 ESPN
Brodie Retallick, 5 ESPN
Scott Barrett, 6 ESPN
Shannon Frizell, 7 ESPN
Sam Cane (captain), 8 ESPN
Ardie SaveaReplacements: 16 ESPN
Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17 ESPN
Tamaiti Williams, 18 ESPN
Nepo Laulala, 19 ESPN
Samuel Whitelock, 20 ESPN
Dalton Papali’i, 21 ESPN
Finlay Christie, 22 ESPN
Damian McKenzie, 23 ESPN
Anton Lienert-BrownSouth Africa XV: 15 ESPN
Damian Willemse, 14 ESPN
Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 ESPN
Jesse Kriel, 12 ESPN
Damian de Allende, 11 ESPN
Cheslin Kolbe, 10 ESPN
Handre Pollard, 9 ESPN
Faf de Klerk; 1 ESPN
Steven Kitshoff, 2 ESPN
Bongi Mbonambi, 3 ESPN
Frans Malherbe, 4 ESPN
Eben EtzeESPN beth, 5 ESPN
Franco Mostert, 6 ESPN
Siya Kolisi (captain), 7 ESPN
Pieter-Steph du Toit, 8 ESPN
Duane Vermeulen ESPN
Replacements: 16 ESPN
Deon Fourie, 17 ESPN
Ox Nche, 18 ESPN
Trevor Nyakane, 19 ESPN
Jean Kleyn, 20 ESPN
RG Snyman, 21 ESPN
Kwagga Smith, 22 ESPN
Jasper Wiese, 23 ESPN
Willie Le RouxMike Jones28 October 2023 16:231698506154New Zealand vs South Africa team newsNew Zealand have made a single change to their starting side as Brodie Retallick is promoted from the bench to partner Scott Barrett in the second row, with Sam Whitelock, who will become the first man to feature in three World Cup finals in his last All Blacks Test, on the bench ESPN
Prop Nepo Laulala is brought on to the bench to provide experienced tighthead cover in the only other change to the matchday 23 that secured such a commanding semi-final win over Argentina ESPN
South Africa, meanwhile, have made two half-back changes as they return to their controversial 7-1 bench split for the final ESPN
Semi-final hero Handre Pollard will start at fly half as Faf de Clerk replaces Cobus Reinach at scrum half, meaning there is no place on the bench for either Cobus Reinach or Manie Libbok who both started the semi-final ESPN
After World Rugby found there was “insufficient evidence to proceed with charges” amid the racial slur allegations made by Tom Curry, hooker Bongi Mbonambi is free to play in the final and has been selected in the No 2 shirt ESPN
Mike Jones28 October 2023 16:151698505734How to watch New Zealand v South AfricaThe Rugby World Cup final is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST on Saturday 28th October at Stade de Frace in Paris ESPN
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on ITV1 with coverage beginning at 7pm BST ESPN
Registered users can also stream the match for free ESPN online on ITVX ESPN
Mike Jones28 October 2023 16:081698505242Steve Borthwick ‘delighted’ after England confirm lesson learnt in Argentina winSteve Borthwick signed off an encouraging World Cup after England rugby edged Argentina 26-23 at the Stade de France to claim third place ESPN
The Pumas paid the price for allowing England to build a 13-0 lead and while they fought back to control the second half, Borthwick’s men held their nerve to send scrum-half Ben Youngs into Test retirement with a bronze medal ESPN
Their only defeat at France 2023 was the agonising 16-15 loss to South Africa in the semi-final ESPN
“I’m delighted for the players to get the win after they have worked so hard,” Borthwick said ESPN
Borthwick ‘delighted’ after England confirm lesson learnt in Argentina winEngland’s only defeat in Rugby World Cup was the agonising 16-15 loss to South Africa in the semi-final ESPN
Jack Rathborn28 October 2023 16:001698504342England’s next generation produce mixed bag to claim Rugby World Cup bronzeIf this was a glimpse of England’s future then it rather resembles their past ESPN
Steve Borthwick’s squad will leave France with bits of bronze in their pockets, outlasting Argentina in an entertaining affair to decide third spot despite threatening a familiar fourth quarter fade to defeat ESPN
The England players slapped shoulders and shared hugs, happy enough with a World Cup medal of any kind at the end of a long and rigorous tournament ESPN
Perhaps this was always the likeliest summit, a short three steps up on to a rapidly-erected rostrum to collect their decoration and reflect on some progress made ESPN
This was something of a changing of the guard for England, bidding adieu to Ben Youngs, Courtney Lawes and a couple of others marking Test farewells, while also looking at the core coming through to lead Borthwick’s side into the next cycle ESPN
Next generation produce mixed bag as England claim World Cup bronzeEngland 26-23 Argentina: England emerged victorious from an entertaining encounter in Paris with the Pumas to secure third placeJack Rathborn28 October 2023 15:451698503442Spectacular New Zealand vs South Africa final is just the start of rugby’s exciting ‘new era’As any Paris shop owner will tell you, an alluring storefront can be everything ESPN
In this beautiful old city, the public are spoilt for choice, chic spots and souvenir shops abundant along the narrow streets and grand boulevards ESPN
A bit of glitz and glamour in an attractive aperture can be the difference ESPN between a passing glance and a bustling boutique ESPN
And so the Rugby World Cup reaches its day of greatest shop window prominence, hoping to dazzle with a Stade de France showpiece contest ESPN between two great rivals ESPN
On Saturday, South Africa and New Zealand will battle to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a record fourth time, the etcher at the ready though unlikely to be able to start their work too soon with two such evenly-matched, if radically different, sides ESPN
You could hardly have a more enticing game to sell the sport ESPN
The eyes of the world will be watching; this encounter has every chance of enchanting them ESPN
“This is what World Cup finals are about,” Ian Foster, New Zealand’s head coach, said this week ESPN
“I don’t think there’s ever a small one ESPN
Spectacular All Blacks v Springboks final will launch rugby’s ‘new era’The All Blacks and Springboks can combine to produce sensational rugby, yet, Harry Latham-Coyle argues, the sport is poised for an uncertain future and must capitalise on new opportunities to inject greater revenue for both the domestic and international scene to thrive Jack Rathborn28 October 2023 15:301698502542Stuart Hogg column: New Zealand’s wingers terrify me! They can make the difference in the World Cup finalLast week, Argentina were good; New Zealand were just incredible ESPN
They blew them away time and again ESPN
I thought that the All Blacks would turn over the French in the first game, and that would then give the hosts a kick up the backside and galvanise them ESPN
Whereas that is what has happened to New Zealand ESPN
They got thumped by South Africa a couple of weeks before the World Cup, then they were beaten by the French ESPN
They had two big defeats against two of the best teams in world rugby and everyone said they weren’t good enough any more ESPN
They’ve almost said, “we’ll show you ESPN
”They are a very clever side, New Zealand ESPN
They’ll have analysed Argentina and the opportunities against them ESPN
You look at Will Jordan’s hat-trick try, an off-the-top-of-the-lineout to Ardie Savea ESPN
The tail of the lineout chase Savea, who drops it off on his inside and Jordan runs 90 metres to score a try with a lovely bit of individual brilliance ESPN
They’ll have looked at opportunities all throughout the week ESPN
Looking at those opportunities is one thing; being able to execute them under pressure is another ESPN
I thought they were clinical in everything they did ESPN
I’m a big, big fan of New Zealand’s wingers ESPN
I think Jordan has the all-round ability to be an unbelievable rugby player ESPN
I was a bit nervous a few years ago – there were rumours he was Scottish and might be coming across to play full-back ESPN
Thankfully he stayed with the All Blacks ESPN
Stuart Hogg: All Blacks wingers can win final, plus my team of the World CupIn his final Rugby World Cup column for The Independent, Scotland legend Stuart Hogg reveals why All Blacks wing Will Jordan had him worried for his career and names his team of the tournament ahead of the New Zealand v South Africa final in Paris Jack Rathborn28 October 2023 15:151698501642The bold calls that saved Ian Foster and took All Blacks to brink of World Cup gloryp in the coaches’ box at Ellis Park, Ian Foster exhaled deeply ESPN
It was August of last year, and the All Blacks head coach’s job had been hanging in the balance, a run of five defeats in six matches putting Foster in the firing line ESPN
The prognosis looked grim, with the grand old home of South African rugby packed to the rafters with 62,000 Springbok fans who would have loved nothing more than for their side to unseat the coach of their great rival ESPN
But Foster’s team saved him, shocking South Africa 35-23 to bring their coach back from the brink ESPN
Only New Zealand and Foster himself will know truly how close he was to losing his job, but there is every possibility that defeat in Johannesburg would have spelled a premature end to Foster’s tenure ESPN
The players knew what it meant ESPN
“We were playing for our coach’s job,” scrum half Aaron Smith admitted afterwards ESPN
Little more than a year later, and Foster is ready to lead New Zealand into a final; there is every chance that on Saturday night, he’ll be a World Cup winner ESPN
Such a tag would normally ensure a status as something of a national hero – Foster’s predecessors Graham Henry and Steve Hansen both have knighthoods ESPN
The bold calls that saved Ian Foster and took All Blacks to brink of gloryKnown as ‘Foz’ by his New Zealand players, a heroic win in South Africa last year stopped a horrendous run after five losses in six games ESPN
Now, as Harry Latham-Coyle details, the 58-year-old stands one win away from joining the illustrious company of Graham Henry and Steve Hansen as World Cup-winning head coaches Jack Rathborn28 October 2023 15:001698488725Undisputed champions? Why New Zealand v South Africa is more than just the Rugby World Cup finalRugby’s biggest rivalry will be played out on its grandest stage with a historic, unique achievement on the line ESPN
South Africa vs New Zealand ESPN
This is what World Cup finals are all about ESPN
It’s the two greatest rugby nations going head to head, with the winners becoming the first country to claim four men’s World Cups ESPN
Unlike ESPN boxing, rugby doesn’t have the notion of an undisputed champion but if ever there was a match to decide one, Saturday evening in the Stade de France would be it ESPN
As Springboks assistant coach Mzwandile Stick explained 24 hours before the match: “The All Blacks have won the World Cup three times, we have won it three times, so this game is actually bigger than just a World Cup final ESPN
Whoever wins is probably going to have bragging rights for the next eight years ESPN
”Undisputed champions? Why New Zealand vs South Africa is the ultimate finalThe Rugby World Cup’s undisputed champions will be decided in Paris as South Africa face New Zealand, with Luke Baker telling the legendary story behind the sport’s greatest rivalry Jack Rathborn28 October 2023 11:251698415903Rugby World Cup final - liveHello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the Rugby World Cup final from the Stade de France ESPN
After seven, long, pulsating weeks it all boils down to this: New Zealand take on South Africa for a place in Rugby history ESPN
The winner today will become the first nation to win this storied competition on four separate occasions ESPN
Both sides reached the final in different ways; the All Blacks storming past Argentina while the Springboks squeaked past England but, regardless, the stage is set for another classic encounter ESPN between these two great rugby nations ESPN
Stay with us for all the build-up ahead of kick-off in Paris!Ben Fleming27 October 2023 15:11More aboutRugby World CupNew Zealand rugbySouth Africa rugbyJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/1New Zealand v South Africa LIVE: Latest Rugby World Cup final updates New Zealand v South Africa LIVE: Latest Rugby World Cup final updates Getty Images✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today ESPN
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