Curry's claim that he was abused by South Africa's Mbonambi is being investigated by World Rugby.
Elsewhere Marcus Smith comes in at full-back and Henry Arundell is on the wing as two of eight new starters.
Scrum-half Ben Youngs makes his first start of the tournament.
Sam Underhill makes his first appearance of the tournament after being called up to the squad as a replacement for Jack Willis during the pool stages.
Owen Farrell continues at fly-half, while coach Steve Borthwick opts for an all-new front row of Ellis Genge, Theo Dan and Will Stuart.
Ollie Chessum displaces George Martin in the second row to pack down alongside Maro Itoje.
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France Go Top As New Zealand And South Africa Claim Big Nations Championship Wins
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