England Rugby considers walking off if racially abused in Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
England Rugby captain Jamie George stated the team is contemplating walking off the pitch if any players experience racial abuse during the upcoming match against Argentina. This follows incidents in last year's game where players Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Chandler Cunningham-South faced abuse. George emphasized the seriousness of the situation and outlined that the team has discussed possible responses, including notifying the referee and considering additional measures if necessary. The match is set against a backdrop of heightened emotions, influenced by a recent football World Cup semi-final.
- •Jamie George leads England as they face Argentina on Saturday.
- •Last year's match saw racial abuse aimed at England players.
- •World Rugby condemned the previous incidents without identifying perpetrators.
- •George confirmed that leaving the field is a consideration if abuse occurs.
- •England boasts a strong recent record against Argentina, winning nine of ten encounters.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — England could walk off if racially abused in Argentina
- 2:47 PMBBC Sport — England could walk off if players racially abused in Argentina
"Captain Jamie George says England are considering the prospect of walking off the pitch should any of their players suffer racial abuse against Argentina.
"Captain Jamie George says England are considering the prospect of walking off the pitch should any of their players suffer racial abuse against Argentina.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 2:47 PMEngland could walk off if racially abused in Argentina
Captain Jamie George says England are considering the prospect of walking off the pitch should any of their players suffer racial abuse against Argentina.
- BBC SportJul 17, 2026, 2:47 PMEngland could walk off if players racially abused in Argentina
Captain Jamie George says England are considering the prospect of walking off the pitch should any of their players suffer racial abuse against Argentina.
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