US EditionFord Leads Depleted England to Win over Argentina
- England defeated Argentina 35-12 in the opening Test at La Plata on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with George Ford earning his 100th cap.
- England started as underdogs missing 14 British & Irish Lions players and faced heavy first-half pressure with many penalties conceded.
- Ford led a more structured, dangerous attack in the second half as England scored three quick tries through Roebuck and Steward.
- Ford contributed 15 points through a combination of penalty kicks, a drop goal, and successful conversions, while late tries by Matera and Rubiolo helped Argentina reduce the deficit.
- England’s win highlights their resilience under coach Steve Borthwick and adds to debate over Ford as a Lions replacement amidst preparing for next weekend’s Test.
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The sun fell behind the northwest tribune and stained the sky with a burning red. It had passed 20 minutes of the second time and the effect seemed to be the product of the awakening of the Pumas. Two consecutive tries gave life to a team that until then seemed asleep. It was enough to finish the dusk so that the party would resume the tonic with which it had begun. After the sustained ascent they had built from the Rugby Championship past, the …
How Jamie George's Lions message inspired England's players to impressive victory over Argentina
England co-captain and hooker Jamie George had an inspirational message for the Red Rose’s Lions-free rugby team which helped them to victory over Argentina in La Plata on Saturday.
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