In a gripping contest that had fans on the edge of their seats, England eked out a tight 27-23 victory over Argentina in the Autumn Nations Series at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium. England's relentless march under Steve Borthwick's leadership saw them notch their 11th consecutive win, a streak that underscores their resurgence as a powerhouse in international rugby.
The match was a display of tactical nous and brute strength, with England edging out Los Pumas by scoring three tries to Argentina's two. Key contributors for England were Max Ojomoh, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, and Henry Slade, who each crossed the line to keep the scoreboard ticking. George Ford's golden boot added the icing on the cake with 12 points from his kicks, including three conversions, a penalty, and a drop goal.
Argentina, never one to back down, put up a valiant fight. Justo Piccardo and Rodrigo Isgro found the try-line, with Tomás Albornoz and Santiago Carreras contributing with the boot. Despite their efforts, the Pumas fell just short, a testament to England's defensive resolve and strategic play.
Steve Borthwick, visibly pleased with the outcome, praised his team's performance.
"We showed great character today. Holding off a team as passionate and skilled as Argentina is no small feat,"
he commented after the game.
This victory not only extends England's winning streak but also solidifies their reputation as a dominant force as they continue to build momentum into the upcoming international fixtures. With a blend of experienced heads and exciting new talent, England's rugby future looks as bright as ever.
The teams lined up as follows:
England: Freddie Steward, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Henry Slade, Max Ojomoh, Elliot Daly, George Ford, Ben Spencer; Ben Earl, Sam Underhill, Guy Pepper, Alex Coles, Maro Itoje (c), Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge. Replacements: Theo Dan, Fin Baxter, Will Stuart, Charlie Ewels, Tom Curry, Henry Pollock, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith.
Argentina: Juan Cruz Mallía, Rodrigo Isgró, Matías Moroni, Justo Piccardo, Bautista Delguy, Tomás Albornoz, Simón Benítez Cruz; Santiago Grondona, Marcos Kremer, Juan Martín González, Pedro Rubiolo, Guido Petti, Pedro Delgado, Julián Montoya (c), Thomas Gallo. Replacements: Ignacio Ruiz, Boris Wenger, Tomás Rapetti, Franco Molina, Pablo Matera, Joaquín Oviedo, Agustín Moyano, Santiago Carreras.
Referee: Pierre Brousset (FFR) Assistant referees: Nika Amashukeli (GRU), Sam Grove-White (SRU) TMO: Eric Gauzins (FFR) FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)
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In a gripping contest that had fans on the edge of their seats, England eked out a tight 27-23 victory over Argentina in the Autumn Nations Series at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium. England's relentless march under Steve Borthwick's leadership saw them notch their 11th consecutive win, a streak that underscores their resurgence as a powerhouse in international rugby.
The match was a display of tactical nous and brute strength, with England edging out Los Pumas by scoring three tries to Argentina's two. Key contributors for England were Max Ojomoh, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, and Henry Slade, who each crossed the line to keep the scoreboard ticking. George Ford's golden boot added the icing on the cake with 12 points from his kicks, including three conversions, a penalty, and a drop goal.
Argentina, never one to back down, put up a valiant fight. Justo Piccardo and Rodrigo Isgro found the try-line, with Tomás Albornoz and Santiago Carreras contributing with the boot. Despite their efforts, the Pumas fell just short, a testament to England's defensive resolve and strategic play.
Steve Borthwick, visibly pleased with the outcome, praised his team's performance.
"We showed great character today. Holding off a team as passionate and skilled as Argentina is no small feat,"
he commented after the game.This victory not only extends England's winning streak but also solidifies their reputation as a dominant force as they continue to build momentum into the upcoming international fixtures. With a blend of experienced heads and exciting new talent, England's rugby future looks as bright as ever.
The teams lined up as follows:
England: Freddie Steward, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Henry Slade, Max Ojomoh, Elliot Daly, George Ford, Ben Spencer; Ben Earl, Sam Underhill, Guy Pepper, Alex Coles, Maro Itoje (c), Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge. Replacements: Theo Dan, Fin Baxter, Will Stuart, Charlie Ewels, Tom Curry, Henry Pollock, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith.
Argentina: Juan Cruz Mallía, Rodrigo Isgró, Matías Moroni, Justo Piccardo, Bautista Delguy, Tomás Albornoz, Simón Benítez Cruz; Santiago Grondona, Marcos Kremer, Juan Martín González, Pedro Rubiolo, Guido Petti, Pedro Delgado, Julián Montoya (c), Thomas Gallo. Replacements: Ignacio Ruiz, Boris Wenger, Tomás Rapetti, Franco Molina, Pablo Matera, Joaquín Oviedo, Agustín Moyano, Santiago Carreras.
Referee: Pierre Brousset (FFR) Assistant referees: Nika Amashukeli (GRU), Sam Grove-White (SRU) TMO: Eric Gauzins (FFR) FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)