US EditionUna Inglaterra Diezmada Pero Contundente Vence 35-12 a Los Pumas en La Plata
- England defeated Argentina 35-12 in the first test match held on Saturday in La Plata with George Ford scoring 15 points in his 100th cap.
- England competed with a weakened lineup missing 14 key players who were participating in the ongoing Lions tour, while Argentina had recently secured a victory over the Lions in Dublin just two weeks earlier.
- Despite early pressure and two yellow cards reducing England to 13 men, the team staged a strong second-half surge scoring three tries in nine minutes, led by tries from Tom Roebuck and Freddie Steward.
- Pablo Matera scored a try on his 110th appearance, tying the national cap record, while Pedro Rubiolo and Cadan Murley also scored for Argentina and England respectively, with Ford kicking two penalties and a drop goal to control the scoreboard.
- England's dominant win highlighted the team's strength and cohesion, with Ford's leadership receiving acclaim as the competition heads into its next match scheduled for Saturday in San Juan, where a strong response from Argentina is anticipated.
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Ford struck 15 points on his 100th Test appearance.
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einnews.comFord drives depleted England to surprise win over Argentina
LA PLATA, Argentina :England winger Tom Roebuck scored two tries and veteran flyhalf George Ford delivered a virtuoso performance in a 35-12 win over Argentina in the first test in La Plata on Saturday.Freddie Steward and substitute Cadan Murley also touched down as 32-year-old Ford, celebrating his 100th ca
England Crush Pumas in La Plata Showdown Led by Ford | Sports-Games
England Crush Pumas in La Plata Showdown Led by Ford In a thrilling encounter in La Plata, England's Tom Roebuck showcased his prowess, scoring two tries to lead his team to a 35-12 victory over Argentina in the first test. George Ford was instrumental, guiding the team's attack and sealing the win with key kicks. Ford, celebrating his 100th cap, delivered a masterclass, reinforcing his role as a pivotal figure in England's rugby lineup.This vic…
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Depleted England clinical against the Pumas in La Plata
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