England's victory over Argentina has been overshadowed by a dramatic off-field incident, with the Pumas lodging an official complaint against flanker Tom Curry.
The Tunnel Confrontation
Following England's narrow 27-23 win on Sunday, a heated exchange allegedly occurred in the tunnel. Argentina's head coach, Felipe Contepomi, claims he was forcefully shoved by the England player. Contepomi did not hold back in his criticism, branding Curry a 'bully' in the aftermath of the physical contest.
The confrontation reportedly began when Contepomi approached Curry about a tackle the Englishman made on Pumas full-back Juan Cruz Mallia. The challenge resulted in a serious injury, tearing Mallia's anterior cruciate ligament. Contepomi described the tackle as 'reckless' and stated that when he confronted Curry about it, the player told him to 'f*** off' before the alleged push occurred.
Official Complaint and Reaction
In response to the incident, the Argentine rugby union has formally demanded an investigation into Curry's conduct. They want the alleged tunnel shove to be scrutinised by the relevant authorities.
Meanwhile, England coach Steve Borthwick has come out in strong defence of his player. While confirming he did not witness the tunnel altercation himself, Borthwick was unequivocal in his support, stating that Curry's character is both 'impeccable' and 'unquestionable'.
Fallout from a Fiery Encounter
This official complaint adds another layer of controversy to a match that was already tense. The game on Sunday 24 November 2025 featured an on-field scuffle, setting the stage for the ill-tempered finish. The focus has now shifted from the result itself to the conduct of the players and staff after the final whistle.
With Argentina pushing for action and England standing firmly behind their man, the rugby world awaits the next development in this unfolding story.
