Tom Curry given a two-match ban for his high tackle against Argentina

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England flanker Tom Curry is given a two-match ban for his sending-off against Argentina – with the suspension reduced down from SIX weeks because of his good character

  • England flanker Tom Curry was sent off for a high tackle on Juan Cruz Mallia
  • The suspension was reduced from six weeks because of his good character
  • Boss Steve Borthwick will now be without the star against both Japan and Chile 

England flanker Tom Curry has been banned for two matches after being sent off in the World Cup opener against Argentina.

Curry will miss the Pool D games against Japan and Chile following his sending off for a head-on-head collision with full-back Juan Cruz Mallía.

The offence carries a six-week suspension but it was reduced to three because of Curry’s good character, before having another week cut off for attending tackle school.

He is expected to complete the course with England’s defence coach Kevin Sinfield.

It is a big blow to Steve Borthwick’s plans, having been without the forward for the entire summer warm-up series due to injury.

England flanker Tom Curry has been handed a two-match ban for his head-on-head high tackle

Curry, pictured in the sin bin on Saturday evening, was initially handed a yellow card in the third minute before officials reviewed the incident and upgraded the decision to a red card


The 25-year-old star (left, colliding with Juan Cruz Mallia) will not play against Japan or Chile

Curry is the third England player to be suspended in recent weeks, following sending offs for captain Owen Farrell and No 8 Billy Vunipola.

Speaking about the No 8s potential return against Japan on Sunday, assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth said: ‘Billy has got great physical presence and it’s great to have him back on the training field. 

‘But he’s a really smart as well, he puts himself in great positions, he’s got great hands. 

‘He’s got more threat than just being a big ball carrier. He’s really smart and knows when to shift it and change the point of contact for other players as well. It’s great for us to have him available.’

England, who were in a bleak vein of form heading into the tournament, showed resilience after Curry’s red card and carved out a confident 27-10 win over the South American side, even with a man light.

Fly-half George Ford put on a masterclass in kicking as he struck all of England’s 27 points over the posts, with nine of those coming from well-taken drop goals.

The victory climbed England into second behind Japan, who earned a bonus point during their 42-12 win over Chile. 

More to follow. 

Fly-half George Ford kicked superbly and inspired England to a 27-10 victory over Argentina

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