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England Captain Vows to Walk Team Off if Racist Abuse Returns in Argentina
Jamie George said England are ready to leave the field if racial abuse is repeated, after two Black players were targeted last year.
- On Saturday, England captain Jamie George said he is willing to walk his team off the field if they face racial abuse in Argentina during the Nations Championship match.
- Last year in San Juan, England Black players Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Chandler Cunningham-South were racially targeted by spectators; World Rugby condemned the abuse but could not identify the perpetrators.
- George is collaborating with affected teammates, including Opoku-Fordjour, to determine their response. He stated, "We've had discussions around 'what if?'" and confirmed the team has a "plan B" if protocols fail.
- Returning to Buenos Aires on Sunday, England plans to move its hotel away from the Obelisk, the center of Argentina's soccer World Cup semifinal celebrations, to avoid crowds.
- Under coach Steve Borthwick, England has won all five matches against Argentina. George described the fixture as "a big rivalry now," expecting the proud Argentine side to be desperate on their home turf.
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England captain vows to walk team off if racist abuse returns in Argentina
SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, Argentina (AP) — England captain Jamie George is willing to walk his team off the field if it is subjected to racial abuse again in Argentina on
·Toronto, Canada
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The IndependentEngland may leave pitch if targeted by racist abuse in Argentina – Jamie George
Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Chandler Cunningham-South were targeted by a small group of fans during England’s 22-17 victory in San Juan a year ago.
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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England captain Jamie George will lead team off field in Argentina if racial abuse resurfaces
Jamie George wont flinch taking matters into his own hands if racial abuse directed at Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Chandler Cunningham-South occurs again in Argentina; Los Pumas host England in Santiago del Estero on weekend three of rugbys inaugural Nations Championship
·United Kingdom
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