Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi has been cleared and will not face charges after England flank Tom Curry accused him of racially slurring him during their Rugby World Cup semi-final clash on Saturday.

SA Rugby has noted World Rugby’s announcement concerning their investigation into an incident arising from the Rugby World Cup semi-final and welcomes the decision that no further action will be taken.

Any form of racism is abhorrent to SA Rugby and the Springbok team whose purpose is to do everything in its power to assist in uniting our diverse and multicultural nation.

Bongi Mbonambi is an experienced, respected and decorated Test player and, needless to say, denied the allegations from the outset. SA Rugby has absolute faith in the honesty and integrity of Bongi.

The team’s focus remains, as it has throughout the week, on Saturday’s match against New Zealand.

SA Rugby will make no further comment on the matter.

Issued by SA Rugby Communications