England captain Jamie George says the team is considering leaving the pitch if any player is subjected to racial abuse during Saturday’s match against Argentina, also known as the Pumas. George’s comments come after racist abuse was reported during England’s previous visit to Argentina. He states that, if such behaviour recurs, England’s response could include leading the team off the field rather than continuing the match.
Multiple outlets report that George would take charge of the decision to move players away from the pitch if targeted racial abuse is directed at England during the game. The remarks highlight the team’s preparedness and the seriousness with which they are treating the issue of racism in international rugby.
The match is set to be played in Argentina, where concerns remain following the earlier incident. The reports do not indicate any change to the match arrangements itself, focusing instead on England’s planned on-field response should racial abuse occur again.
