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Rugby: World Rugby upholds England’s claim of racist abuse in Argentina

# Rugby: World Rugby have upheld England’s claim that their players were subjected to racist abuse from fans during a recent tour match in Argentina. England made an official complaint about the taunts on 15 July, three days after winning 22-17 in San Juan. World Rugby said it had worked with the Argentinian rugby federation to develop an action plan, educate fans and help prevent further incidents. Despite conducting an “immediate and thorough investigation” involving witness statements and video analysis, world rugby’s governing body was unable to identify the individuals responsible.