Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi accused England player Tom Curry of being an “abuser” after Sunday’s tense match at Twickenham, where England won 27-23.
Contepomi expressed his fury after a play in the 75th minute that left Juan Cruz Mallia injured. The Argentine coach considered Curry’s tackle to be “reckless” and late, which resulted in a penalty for Curry.
After the match, tempers flared, with Curry at the center of Argentine criticism. Contepomi reported that Curry insulted him in the tunnel and pushed him in the chest.
I was there and he approached wanting to greet one of our coaches, but we told him no because we were upset. It was reckless and he broke our player’s knee.
Felipe Contepomi
Contepomi added that, in his opinion, Curry should have shown humility and respect after Mallia’s injury, but instead, he had a defiant attitude.
England coach Steve Borthwick said he was unaware of the details of the incident between Contepomi and Curry, as he did not witness it.Borthwick emphasized Curry’s good character, describing him as a man with impeccable and very respectful character.
Maro Itoje commented that emotions are usually running high after the matches, but highlighted the mutual respect between both teams.
Juan Cruz Mallia’s injury could be an anterior cruciate ligament tear, but a clinical evaluation is needed to confirm it.
