England produced a stunning start to their Test series against Argentina, winning 35-12 in La Plata in a performance inspired by 100-cap George Ford.
The tourists are without 13 first-choice players due to the ongoing British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, and arrived in La Plata with most predicting another big win for the Pumas just two weeks on from their win over Andy Farrell’s side in Dublin.
But Argentina failed to score any points in the first half littered mistakes in the face off an impressive rearguard display from the visitors.
England were barely within sight of the Argentina 22 in the first half but a blistering start to the second saw them score three tries in seven minutes.
The Pumas came back with two tries to forwards Pablo Matera — his 110th appearance tying Agustin Creevy's national caps record — and Pedro Rubiolo.
But that's all England allowed in an impressive show of depth and ruthless efficiency.
It even finished with a flourish. Replacement wing Cadan Murley scored the fourth try and co-captain George Ford, who became the eighth man to play 100 England tests, capped off a surprisingly emphatic win with 15 points and a try assist.
Additional reporting by AP.
