Argentina Boss Contepomi Accuses England of 'Lack of Respect'
The Argentina coach objected after a disallowed overtime try and noise from England’s room followed the Pumas’ 31-24 defeat, officials said.
- On Saturday, Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi stormed out of his post-match press conference in Santiago del Estero following a 31-24 defeat to England, citing a "lack of respect" regarding noise from the opposition's dressing room.
- Tensions flared after Argentina was denied a stoppage-time draw when Henry Slade's tackle stopped Bautista Delguy, and Contepomi grew frustrated as England players celebrated their July tour conclusion with music and cheering.
- England's victory came despite four yellow cards during the match, bringing their total to 14 over the last eight Tests; head coach Steve Borthwick defended his squad, dismissing discipline questions as "negativity."
- Borthwick praised the team's spirit and "connection" following the hard-fought match, noting captain Jamie George led brilliantly and the players deserved rest after a long season.
- This victory concluded England's summer tour in the Nations Championship, capping a chaotic encounter; matches between the Pumas and English squad have recently been characterized by intense, late-game drama.
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Argentina boss Contepomi accuses England of 'lack of respect'
Argentina boss Felipe Contepomi was less than pleased with England as he stormed out of his media briefing following their Nations Championship clash. England ran out 31-24 winners, but Argentina were controversially denied a Bautista Delguy try in the corner in added time, after a tackle from Henry Slade prevented the Argentinian from a clean […]
Argentina boss accuses England of 'lack of respect' and walks out of press conference
Argentina boss accuses England of 'lack of respect' and walks out of press conference . Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi walked out of his post-match media briefing after just four minutes, accusing England of showing a "lack of respect" following their 31-24 Nations Championship defeat in Santiago del Estero
The Argentine team scored a try that was the agonic draw but it was annulled.On the field of play, the coach did not say about the referee "to avoid sanctions."When he spoke to the journalists, the visiting wardrobe forced him to close the talk.
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