England survived a late scare to beat Argentina 27-23 to secure an 11th successive win — but it was overshadowed by an allegation that Tom Curry had shoved Pumas coach Felipe Contepomi.
A Max Ojomoh-inspired home side overcame a late rally from the Pumas to cling on and finish the year with success, ending 2025 unbeaten at home. Tensions flared late on in the contest, though, after a tackle from Curry on Juan Cruz Mallia that came after the Argentina full-back had kicked the ball.
Contepomi described that challenge as “reckless”, suggesting that Mallia may have torn his anterior cruciate ligament, before sensationally alleging that Curry and he had been involved in a physical altercation.
“It is probably part of [Curry’s] nature to bully people. He came off down the tunnel and he gave me a little smack. I’m 48 [years old]. Not a smack – a push, a hit here on the chest. Maybe it is his nature, I don’t know,” he said.
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- REPORT: England survive late Argentina scare as Max Ojomoh underlines new-found strength
- 66' TRY! Slade profits from brilliant Ojomoh to secure breathing room [ENG 24-16 ARG]
- 45' TRY! Piccardo gives Pumas perfect second-half start [ENG 17-10 ARG]
- 26' TRY! Feyi-Waboso gathers Ojomoh kick for stunning try [ENG 17-0 ARG]
- 10' TRY! Ojomoh pounces to score on debut [ENG 10-0 ARG]
- 9' DROP GOAL! Ford hands hosts the lead [ENG 3-0 ARG]
England survive late Argentina scare as Max Ojomoh underlines new-found strength
00:15 , Jamie BraidwoodThere was a match on at Twickenham, too, as England made it 11 wins in a row to close the year as they held off a ferocious comeback from Argentina.
Here’s Harry Latham-Coyle’s report:
England survive late Argentina scare as Max Ojomoh underlines new-found strength
England coach Steve Borthwick defends Tom Curry after scuffle
23:45 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland head coach Steve Borthwick leapt to Tom Curry’s defence but insisted he had no knowledge of the details of what happened in the tunnel.
“Tom Curry’s character is impeccable. He’s a fantastic team man, a very respectful guy. His character is unquestionable,” Borthwick said.
“As for the incident in the tunnel, clearly I’m aware there was an incident. I didn’t see it, I wasn’t there, I was in the changing room at the time.
“I wouldn’t want that, in any instance, to be the centre of attention of what was a tough, hard Test match where two teams really went at it for the afternoon and that’s all I’ve got to say really about it.”
What did the Argentina coach say about Tom Curry and why?
22:30 , Jamie BraidwoodContepomi left the coach’s box to protest at the challenge and at the final whistle a huge scuffle erupted between the teams that then extended to the Argentina boss’ flashpoint with Curry.
“Curry, let me say, it is probably part of his nature to bully people. He came into the tunnel and he gave me a little smack. He is 27, strong. I am 48,” Contepomi said.
“I was standing there. He was coming to say ‘hi’ to one of our coaches (Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe), but Fernandez said ‘no, no’ because we were upset because he was reckless and broke our player’s knee.
“When he came I said ‘mate, you broke his knee’, he said ‘f*** off’ and pushed me. Maybe that’s the way he is. I don’t know him. I’m not happy with the situation.
“After breaking someone’s knee you need to be at least humble enough and respectful to say sorry I did something wrong. But he went the opposite.
“Maybe it’s his way of being a bully. If we want bullies in this game, good on them. I know it’s rugby, but if we don’t look after each other in rugby, it could be dangerous.”
Tom Curry branded a ‘bully’ after tunnel bust-up with Argentina
21:22 , Jamie BraidwoodArgentina head coach Felipe Contepomi described Tom Curry as a “bully” and accused the England flanker of shoving him during an expletive-filled tunnel bust up after Sunday’s 27-23 defeat at Allianz Stadium.
The Pumas were incensed by Curry’s 75th-minute tackle on Juan Cruz Mallia that forced the full-back to leave the field with a suspected ACL knee injury and meant his side finished the match with 14 men.
Curry’s challenge was punished with a penalty but not referred to the television match official.
Steve Borthwick reacts to Felipe Contepomi's allegation about Tom Curry
19:25 , Harry Latham-Coyle“Clearly, I am aware there was an incident. I didn’t see it, I wasn’t there, I was in the changing room at the time. I wouldn’t want any incident like that to be the centre of attention of what was a tough, hard Test match where two teams really went at it.
“I think that anybody in this room that has any contact with Tom Curry knows his character is impeccable. He is a fantastic team man and a respectable guy.”
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi accuses Tom Curry of shove in tunnel after England win
19:21 , Harry Latham-CoyleExtraordinary news here at Twickenham - Tom Curry has been accused of shoving Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi in the tunnel:
Argentina coach Contepomi accuses Curry of shove in tunnel after England win
Max Ojomoh reacts to player of the match performance against Argentina
19:15 , Jack Rathborn"I understand what my role is and I was waiting to take it onto the field today. I gave a lot of energy in the week, and I’m glad I got to bring it to the field,” England centre Max Ojomoh tells TNT Sport.
"I had Fordy with 100 caps inside me, Sladey with 70 caps outside me, I had a plethora of experience around me, I just needed to lean on them when I needed to."
Ben Earl hails Steve Borthwick's impact to establish England culture
19:00 , Jack Rathborn“I think the back row is the most competitive position in world rugby, I’m just trying to perform, learn from the guys, I enjoyed my Autumn,” Earl adds in a chat with TNT Sports.
“It’s sort of, one of the last few years, when Danny Care was involved, it’s the time of our careers, it’s a group I thoroughly enjoy working with.
“It’s a credit to Steve, it doesn’t just happen overnight. We’ve had tough conversations. We’re bonding. It’s worked out really well. We had our celebration last weekend, a few would have seen it. The nature of the Autumn is some boys have to play next Friday. We’ll go our separate ways, we’ll review, decompress and catch up at the right time.”
Earl lauds Ojomoh after seizing England chance against Argentina
18:50 , Jack Rathborn"The expectation is that we grow, winning games breeds confidence, Six Nations is the next one, we have a hard way of doing it, with three away games, we want to win trophies,” Ben Earl tells TNT Sports.
“Rugby, domestic, in England, it gets a bad rap, but he has performed, the league is breeding good international players.
“He [Ojomoh] has been doing that all campaign, I’d love to know the score between the team that’s playing and the team that’s not, it’d be pretty close.”
Henry Pollock sparks ugly scenes with Santiago Grondona after fierce England v Argentina Test
18:35 , Jack RathbornThere was a scuffle at the end there, with Henry Pollock rattling Santiago Grondona, which will not come as much of a surprise.
Tom Curry was involved too, an it appeared as if Pollock ventured over to defend his teammate.
Max Ojomoh denied he was involved, claiming he was too tired to bother with the late drama after the final whistle.
Ellis Genge credits Henry Pollock for 'new lease of life'
18:28 , Jack Rathborn"What we've been good at, most importantly for us, we’ve got families close in camp, when it’s downtime, it’s genuine downtime, we’ll enjoy it and then the Six Nations,” Genge adds.
“You have 20-year-olds like Pollock, I enjoy it, sometimes you tell him to wind his neck in, but it gives you a new lease of life. He thinks he’s the boy, but I love watching him enjoy himself. I feel like a Dad.
“I love watching him work.”
England survive late Argentina scare as Max Ojomoh underlines new-found strength
18:22 , Jack RathbornThe impending budget may provide grim portents over the economy’s prospects but for England’s rugby team, the signs of growth are clear. With a win over Argentina, Steve Borthwick’s ever-more impressive side completed 2025 unbeaten on home soil and thundering into the Six Nations on a run of 11 consecutive victories; after last year’s winter of discontent for English rugby, a Christmas of greater cheer beckons despite an imperfect performance here. Read the full report from the Independent’s rugby correspondent Harry Latham-Coyle from Allianz Stadium below:
England survive late Argentina scare as Max Ojomoh underlines new-found strength
Ellis Genge lauds England's hard work after Argentina win
18:16 , Jack Rathborn“It was pretty ugly at the end there, crazy for us to be part of something so special, that type of performance, you have to work so hard, it's very easy to go downhill, it'd be easy to chuck the towel in after New Zealand,” Ellis Genge tells TNT Sports.
“It’s a juggling act, Argentina are, they show the most emotion, I think, always a tough opponent, and the hardest to play at the end of a campaign, but we performed.
“It’s a great feeling, it hasn’t come easily, it’s hard work, a tough couple of weeks. You get out what you put in. The depth we have now, how clear we are, what we want to put on the pitch.”
FT: ENGLAND 27-23 ARGENTINA
18:09 , Jack RathbornIT’S OVER!
England survive, Mitchell boots it into touch, and relief all around at Allianz Stadium.
An epic effort from the Pumas, but it’s 11 in a row for Borthwick’s men.
England face nervy finish after inspired Argentina comeback
18:03 , Jack RathbornENG 27-23 ARG, 84 mins
Argentina must go the length of the field to win it... Still time!
What a break from Carreras, it was stunning, he sensed a route to the try line, Stuart missed the tackle.
Argentina have the penalty, they sense a historic win here... Into touch for the lineout, the Argentines are creating an almighty noise.
Isgro with late try to give Argentine new hope
18:02 , Jack RathbornENG 27-23 ARG, 79 mins
Alex Coles to the bin... No try... Oviedo devastated, still without an international try.
Argentina in the 80th minute, the clock will not go back.
England stand firm, Moroni dashes around the corner, but the navy bodies gather, but there’s Isgro... TRY!
The drop goal conversion, GOT IT! 27-23!
Argentina have late lifeline as England close in on victory
17:59 , Jack RathbornENG 27-21 ARG, 78 mins
TRY! Joaquin Oviedo has a score, off the bench, and the 14-man Argentina have a lifeline.
The conversion is drilled... But the referee pauses play, the TMO will take a look.
Curry delivers sickening hit to Mallia as England close on victory
17:55 , Jack RathbornENG 27-16 ARG, 75 mins
OOOOOFFF! That is a sickening hit, Mallia is clattered by Curry, it’s a late one, and he has the wind taken out of his sails. The Argentine hobbles off, he can’t continue, the bench is empty, too.
The Pumas will finish with 14...
Ford boots England further clear to resist Argentina comeback
17:53 , Jack RathbornENG 27-16 ARG, 72 mins
George Ford... struck beautifully, England look to have fended off the Pumas now. The bench making a real difference.
Slade caps inspired England move to fend off Argentina comeback
17:45 , Jack RathbornENG 24-16 ARG, 66 mins
Coles! Sprinting through the gap, what a break, Ford picked the lock.
Penalty to England, Ford dabs one into the corner, Cowan-Dickie wipes the ball down, it’s tossed up and Pollock gathers and it’s popped out and spread out quickly... SLADE! TRY!
What a day for Max Ojomoh, the sprint and quick thinking as he was tackled, scooping it up for a gleeful Slade. Brilliant.
Sluggish England leaves fans nervous at Allianz Stadium after Argentina comeback
17:43 , Jack RathbornENG 17-16 ARG, 64 mins
"A really angsty energy around the Allianz Stadium now, with a Twickenham crowd not accustomed to his sort of sag in the second half pretty frustrated by England's errors and ill discipline,” writes the Independent’s rugby correspondent Harry Latham-Coyle from Allianz Stadium.
“Argentina are firmly on top at the breakdown, where they are going in with superior physicality on both sides of the ball - it is a real strength of the side at their best."
Sloppy England under real pressure from Argentina
17:35 , Jack RathbornENG 17-16 ARG, 57 mins
England looking to settle things down, but Curry spills the ball.
Freddie Steward with a big claim but Argentina still on top and win a vital penalty inside the England 22 again.
The lead is within reach... Argentina have another penalty and this time they kick it, Carreras, no mistake. 17-16.
Albornoz narrows gap after sluggish England start
17:27 , Jack RathbornENG 17-13 ARG, 51 mins
Albornoz chips it over, Argentina within four points... Borthwick rings the changes, England searching for some inspiration.
On: Fin Baxter, Will Stuart, Tom Curry, Henry Pollock.
Off: Ellis Genge, Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Guy Pepper, Sam Underhill.
England sloppy to start second half against Argentina
17:26 , Jack RathbornENG 17-10 ARG, 50 mins
"This has been a sloppy start to the half from England, even if they were a little unfortunate, perhaps, to be penalised by referee Pierre Brousset there,” writes the Independent’s rugby correspondent Harry Latham-Coyle from Allianz Stadium.
“Their impressive replacements are readied and might need to have an impact with the starters just wobbling a little after a soft concession of 10 points in 10 minutes."
Steward takes huge hit after high-ball collision with Isgro
17:24 , Jack RathbornENG 17-10 ARG, 48 mins
OUCH! Steward is clattered by Isgro, he goes down, wincing and stumbles away. He’s in agony.
Cruz smothered by Pepper, up and over from Argentina and Daly drops it, Delguy has the ball and now Mallia able to dash forward four yards or so. This is dangerous for England... Inside the 22 and knocking on the door.
Pepper thought he won it back, but penalty Argentina, how bold will they be?
TRY! Piccardo drives over to give Argentina hope
17:19 , Jack RathbornENG 17-10 ARG, 45 mins
Gonzalez back to Petti Pagadizabal, momentum for the Pumas, they’re close, can they strike? Kremer held up, but... Piccardo!
Argentina have a try, this is now game on!
The perfect start for the visitors, and something to think about for England, just seven points in it.
England 17-3 Argentina
17:16 , Jack RathbornENG 17-3 ARG, 42 mins
Albornoz has a second head assessment during the break... He passes, again, he’s back out there.
Argentina with an early lineout as they bid to carve a route back into this game... Kremer absorbs a mighty hit, coughs up the ball and England confirm their intensity is back for the second half.
England's clinical edge decisive against Argentina after first half
17:12 , Harry Latham-Coyle"A disappointed Luke Cowna-Dickie gnaws on his gumshield as referee Pierre Brousset and TMO Eric Gauzins chalk his try off - in his heart of hearts, you suspect the hooker knew he had lost that as he went to ground after a powerful maul surge,” writes the Independent’s rugby correspondent Harry Latham-Coyle from Allianz Stadium.
“That would have given the hosts plenty of breathing room in a half where their clinical edge has contrasted with that of Argentina, although they will be wary of letting the intensity slip at all after what happened to Scotland last week."
HT England 17-3 Argentina - Pumas survive after Cowan-Dickie try chalked off
16:59 , Jack RathbornENG 17-3 ARG, 42 mins
Cowan-Dickie’s hand rolls off the ball, his forearm might just remain on it as the ball passes the try line?
It’s tight, the TMO will take a look. Just as Ford was about to take the conversion...
NO TRY! Groans from the home crowd and a real pity for Cowan-Dickie.
Ford misses kick to keep Argentina within two scores
16:57 , Jack RathbornENG 17-3 ARG, 40 mins
Ford with a chance to extend the lead, he’s 2/2 so far... NO!
It started inside the right post, but then faded a little, narrowly missing the post. Ford scurries back, irritated with his work.
Ford now with a spiral kick, more up than downfield, it’s caused havoc, Argentina leap in hope but can’t get near it as the ball dangerously ricochets away.
A lineout instead, Pepper collects and now the maul... OOOH SENSATIONAL! Cowan-Dickie gathered and then stormed beyond the line with a little help from his teammates. But has he lost it?
Albornoz back and kicks Argentina's first points
16:51 , Jack RathbornENG 17-3 ARG, 35 mins
Albornoz finally arrows one kick between the posts, they’re up and running. 17-3.
Albornoz now sends a high, booming kick to Ford, who then fields and replies with his own.
But England now have the advantage with an angled kick from Ford, under pressure and up to midfield for a lineout.
England relish defensive work against Argentina after building early lead
16:47 , Jack Rathborn32 mins
A positive response from Argentina, who have been shaken by moments of inspiration from the hosts.
Three visits to the 22 each so far, but England carving out a big lead. Spencer and Earl with a couple of huge hits there, England relishing the defensive work, but trail the visitors 33-46 in terms of tackles. But they’ve missed just two, Argentina have missed six in comparison.
Feyi-Waboso dazzles after gathering kick to boost England
16:39 , Jack Rathborn26 mins
WHAT A TRY! Some kick and then Feyi-Waboso races upfield and gathers in stride to storm inside and score. Magic from England!
Alex Coles, Sam Underhill and George Ford all surround Max Ojomoh to applaud the kick. The vision was splendid.
England still 10 up after Argentina squander opportunity
16:37 , Harry Latham-Coyle23 mins
"That's a bad miss from Santiago Carreras, continuing a profligate first 20 minutes from Argentina having already visited England's 22 three times and not come away with points,” writes the Independent’s rugby correspondent Harry Latham-Coyle from Allianz Stadium.
“To compound matters for Carreras, he's immediately hauled off - Tomas Albornoz has passed his head injury assessment and returns. We'll see the Bath playmaker again later, I'm sure."
CLANG! Argentina miss kick to reduce deficit to England
16:36 , Jack Rathborn22 mins
Now that is rather unfortunate, Carreras in relief for Albornoz, steps up for a kick to get Argentina on the board... CLANG!
The ball rattles the left post and Itoje is placed well to smother the loose ball. The Pumas are still on zero.
England hold firm as Gallo sniffs try line for Pumas
16:33 , Jack Rathborn19 mins
A couple of meaty challenges from the big boys of Argentina, Gallo driving low and can sniff the try line. But England hold firm, impressive resolve.
Carreras with some trickery, a kick and run, then a big hit on Daly. Argentina seem to have awoken.
Spencer, again, a fifth boot into touch.
England survive scare after blocked Ford kick
16:30 , Jack Rathborn15 mins
OOHHH!! Ford’s kick is charged down and a pack of Pumas descend on the loose ball, but Feyi-Waboso is alert and gathers. A scrum follows...
Creative England storm out the traps to rock Argentina
16:25 , Harry Latham-Coyle12 mins
"A simply superb start from England,” adds the Independent’s rugby correspondent Harry Latham-Coyle from Allianz Stadium.
“They were lively and creative in attack in that passage leading up to George Ford's drop goal, and then strike brilliantly from the contestable kicking game on which they have worked so hard. That box kick was ideally waited from Ben Spencer to allow Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to get up and challenge the catcher, and then there were a swam of bodies around as Argentina failed to scoop up the crumbs.
“A great moment for Max Ojomoh on his home England debut - the centre was also a try scorer here for Bath in the Premiership final earlier this year. Dad Steve, the former England flanker, will be watching on proudly from the stands."
TRY! Ojomoh strikes to boost England over Argentina
16:24 , Jack Rathborn10 mins
TRY! Opportunistic from Ojomoh, a brilliant reaction to a fumble from Argentina and the power to dash to the line and add some breathing room to this early England lead. 10-0.
George Ford with the drop goal to hand England lead over Argentina
16:21 , Jack Rathborn9 mins
DROP GOAL!
Ford with pinpoint accuracy and England have the lead, 3-0 to the hosts.
Itoje causing Argentina problems at lineouts early on
16:19 , Harry Latham-Coyle7 mins
That's two lineouts now that Maro Itoje has forced off line with strong competition, writes Harry Latham-Coyle from Allianz Stadium.
Argentina protest that the England captain had been thrown across, but referee Pierre Brousset tells them that Itoje is merely following Julian Montoya's errant throw - the Argentina hooker is one of the world's best but his darts do sometimes let him down.
A bit of a let-off for England, there, having conceded the scrum penalty.
England 0-0 Argentina
16:18 , Jack Rathborn5 mins
Ford now with a big boot, the pattern has been set. Montoya sends one in, but offside and a little pause in proceedings before the scrum.
A reminder than England (884kg) giving up 18kg to their Argentina opponents (902kg) in the pack.
Genge thinks he went in straight, but he’s penalised, Argentina go deep into England territory.
England 0-0 Argentina
16:13 , Jack Rathborn2 mins
Ben Spencer boots into touch, good distance, now then, can the hosts attack this Pumas lineout?
Still Argentina’s ball, but then it’s heaved back into England’s half, Feyi-Waboso with a little dance before meeting a wall.
A couple of hefty challenges setting the tone at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham already.
England tipped to lean on kick game against Argentina
16:09 , Harry Latham-CoyleIt feels a little chillier than forecast here at Twickenham, though the skies are clear - Steve Borthwick hinted in the week that he was expecting rain, though did concede he is no meteorologist, writes The Independent’s Rugby Correspondent Harry Latham-Coyle at Allianz Stadium.
I'd still expect England to kick the ball plenty having picked a backline full of game controllers - Elliot Daly and Henry Slade's left boots both add variety, while Ben Spencer is probably the best kicking scrum half in the Prem.
Argentina will fancy themselves in the air, too, with Rodrigo Isgro such a weapon aerially on the right wing. We've seen how important the contestable game has become throughout this autumn."
Maro Itoje hails Argentina 'danger' and 'quality' ahead of Autumn Internationals finale
16:07 , Jack Rathborn“Argentina are a quality side - I play with a number of them, they are extremely talented,” England captain Maro Itoje says.
“We have seen what they have done in the Rugby Championship and they beat us here a couple of years ago [2022's 30-29 defeat].
“We know their danger and quality and they can definitely hurt us.”
Rugby World Cup 2027 bands revealed
16:01 , Jack Rathborn- Band 1: South Africa, New Zealand, England, Ireland, France, Argentina
- Band 2: Australia, Scotland, Fiji, Italy, Wales, Japan
- Band 3: Georgia, Spain, Uruguay, USA, Chile, Tonga
- Band 4: Samoa, Portugal, Romania, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Canada
England vs Argentina match officials
15:55 , Harry Latham-CoyleReferee Pierre Brousset is in charge today having also overseen Ireland against New Zealand in Chicago at the start of the autumn. There has been plenty of attention on the officials this November, as always, but Steve Borthwick praised the communication he had been able to have with the Frenchman earlier this week.
“He contacted us this week and has already told us what he's seeing, what we need to look after, so we were able to train that for a couple of day,” Borthwick said. “From my point of view as I sit here right now, the relationship we have with World Rugby and understanding the officiating is excellent. We go into this weekend really clear about what they're after and what we needed to coach with the players this week.”
Referee: Pierre Brousset (Fra)
ARs: Nika Amashukeli (Geo) & Sam Grove-White (Sco)
TMO: Eric Gauzins (Fra)
FPRO: Matteo Liperini (Ita)
Can England turn the screw at the scrum?
15:45 , Harry Latham-CoyleBack in the days of Marcos Ayerza and co., the scrum was an area on which Argentina prided themselves, but their front row stocks aren’t perhaps what they once were. We’ve seen a variety of sides get stuck in to them at the set piece over the last couple of years and while having Thomas Gallo back to start is a boost, he’s more of a noted operator in the loose than the tight.
It’s a big opportunity for Asher Opoku-Fordjour, who can play both sides, as he starts in his favoured position of tighthead for England. The youngster is one of a number of props emerging out of a pathway that has been dramatically improved as a development tool - Afolabi Fasogbon and Vilikesa Sela are probably the next couple of tightheads on their way up through as England continue to prioritise turning their scrum into a weapon.
Maro Itoje hails England’s scrum ‘weapon’ after win over New Zealand
Battle of the bench
15:35 , Harry Latham-CoyleA lot has been made of England’s bench strength this November but it’s a pretty tasty Argentina replacement unit today, too. Their back five depth is evidenced by the withholding of both Pablo Matera and Joaquin Oviedo, while Santiago Carreras really did change the game for the Pumas against Scotland last week. Look out for young Tomas Rapetti, too - Felipe Contepomi could do with bringing a few props through and Rapetti is a real talent.
Max Ojomoh earns surprise opportunity
15:25 , Harry Latham-CoyleUntil Friday morning, Max Ojomoh was preparing to simply support England this weekend, the centre a player of promise but not yet able to add to the cap he earned in the United States in July. But Fraser Dingwall did not pull up quite as well from a side strain as England hoped, forcing a late alteration and a new-look midfield.
While you could say England are now without their top four centres - with Ollie Lawrence, Tommy Freeman and Seb Atkinson sidelined as well - it will be exciting to see what Ojomoh can do. The son of former England back rower Steve, he’s got both carrying punch and an excellent distributing game, as evidenced by the fact that he filled in at fly half for Bath at the start of this season. He was very good in the win at Harlequins in the opening round of the Prem in that role.
England forced into change after suffering another injury blow ahead of Argentina
Team news - Argentina
15:15 , Harry Latham-CoyleArgentina are bolstered by the return of fly half Tomas Albornoz, who will make his first appearance of November as he takes over from Geronimo Prisciantelli at No 10. There is no Santiago Chocobares in midfield, nor Mateo Carreras out wide, though veteran Matias Moroni and Bautista Delguy ensure there is little drop-off in quality.
Up front, Thomas Gallo is promoted having made a strong impact at prop off the bench against Scotland and Marcos Kremer is a welcome returnee in a slightly retooled back row. Pablo Matera continues in a bench role as one of six forwards; Santiago Carreras is another high-quality replacement to add impact late on.
Argentina XV: 1 Thomas Gallo, 2 Julian Montoya (capt.), 3 Pedro Delgado; 4 Guido Petti, 5 Pedro Rubiolo; 6 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 7 Marcos Kremer, 8 Santiago Grondona; 9 Simon Benitez Cruz, 10 Tomas Albornoz, 11 Bautista Delguy, 12 Justo Piccardo, 13 Matias Moroni, 14 Rodrigo Isgro; 15 Juan Cruz Mallia.
Replacements: 16 Ignacio Ruiz, 17 Boris Wenger, 18 Tomas Rapetti, 19 Franco Molina, 20 Pablo Matera, 21 Joaquin Oviedo; 22 Agustin Moyano, 23 Santiago Carreras.
¡Los 23 para cerrar el año en Twickenham! 🏉🇦🇷
— Los Pumas (@lospumas) November 21, 2025
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Team news - England
15:10 , Harry Latham-CoyleInjury disruption has forced Steve Borthwick to freshen up his backline, with Tom Roebuck and Ollie Lawrence joining Tommy Freeman on the sidelines. It is good news, then, that Freddie Steward has passed subsequent head injury assessments after an early withdrawal last week, and that Borthwick has the experienced Henry Slade and Elliot Daly to come in at outside centre and on the wing respectively.
Fraser Dingwall also drops out having originally been named, leading to a second cap for Max Ojomoh. Ben Spencer is preferred to Alex Mitchell at scrum half while there is an all-new front row, including a first Test start for talented tighthead Asher Opoku-Fordjour.
England XV: 1 Ellis Genge, 2 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 3 Asher Opoku-Fordjour; 4 Maro Itoje (capt.), 5 Alex Coles; 6 Guy Pepper, 7 Sam Underhill, 8 Ben Earl; 9 Ben Spencer, 10 George Ford; 11 Elliot Daly, 12 Max Ojomoh, 13 Henry Slade, 14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso; 15 Freddie Steward.
Replacements: 16 Theo Dan, 17 Fin Baxter, 18 Will Stuart, 19 Charlie Ewels, 20 Tom Curry, 21 Henry Pollock; 22 Alex Mitchell, 23 Marcus Smith.
Argentina's last trip to Twickenham...
14:50 , Harry Latham-CoyleArgentina have fond memories of their last encounter with England at Twickenham. Emiliano Boffelli’s accurate boot kicked them to victory here in the last days of Eddie Jones, with England ill-disciplined and sloppy throughout.
The Pumas made Allianz Stadium home in October, too - sort of. They were nominally the home side for their clash with South Africa in the final round of the Rugby Championship, though there was something of a Springboks takeover.
The remarkable rise of Argentina, rugby’s great outlier on the brink of history
14:40 , Harry Latham-CoyleArgentina remain international rugby’s great outliers, the odds seemingly ever stacked against them yet always finding a way. Felipe Contepomi admitted this week that he faces challenges that other Test coaches don’t have to but there is so much to admire about him, his team and their approach - from last year, here’s a look at what they are doing differently.
George Ford comes full circle in win over All Blacks as England’s fly-half of past, present and future
14:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleThere’s another start for George Ford at fly half today, the experienced playmaker having underlined his importance throughout 2025 both when involved on matchday and when left out. Fin Smith’s time will surely come but Ford is in supreme form.
George Ford comes full circle as England’s fly-half of past, present and future
Julian Montoya urges Argentina to sign off 2025 with upset win
14:20 , Harry Latham-CoyleJulian Montoya has urged Argentina to round off an encouraging 2025 by springing an upset against England at Allianz Stadium today.
The Pumas are one win away from completing a successful November tour after dispatching Wales and Scotland already this month, accompanying wins over the British and Irish Lions, New Zealand and Australia earlier this year.
But they are up against an England side who are targeting an autumn clean sweep that would extend their triumphant run to 11 Tests.
"England are in great form, they know what they're doing and they play the same way all the time," said Argentina captain Montoya, who has appeared in all 12 of his side's matches in 2025.
"We'll try to impose our plan and to execute our strategy. They're a great team but what better way to end the year than against them?
"England have a very physical pack with very strong physical formations. We already saw that in June. We have to be intense in contact and always stay on top of them."
Steve Borthwick backs Elliot Daly to go beyond 2027 Rugby World Cup
14:10 , Harry Latham-CoyleSteve Borthwick has backed Elliot Daly to remain a key figure for England beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup after recalling the versatile back to his starting side to face Argentina.
The 33-year-old Daly returns on the wing to make his first appearance since breaking his arm on the British and Irish Lions tour in July, taking the place of the injured Tom Roebuck.
The experienced Saracens back had been in resurgent form on that trip to Australia having forced his way back into the England team during the Six Nations as he nears a decade in international rugby.
The left-footer adds considerable playmaking abilities to a backline full of creative threat with fellow veterans George Ford and Henry Slade also included.
But Borthwick dismissed any suggestions of short-term thinking and backed Daly to make a third World Cup in Australia in two years’ time.
Steve Borthwick backs Elliot Daly to go beyond 2027 Rugby World Cup
England's upcoming itinerary
14:00 , Harry Latham-CoyleOur current understanding, incidentally, is that England will play South Africa in Johannesburg and then Fiji in Pretoria before heading to Argentina next July as they start the Nations Championship. It’s a demanding itinerary with three Tests back-to-back - though it appears that Fiji might play their two games either side of the England clash in Europe, making their schedule just as arduous.
What is the Nations Championship? Rugby’s new-look north vs south competition
13:50 , Harry Latham-CoyleThis is the last year of the traditional autumn internationals for a little while, with 2026 seeing the introduction of rugby’s new Nations Championship. What is it, you may ask? Well, there are a fair few details still to be ironed out, but it will all culminate in a finals weekend here at Twickenham next November.
What is the Nations Championship? Rugby’s new-look north vs south competition
Autumn internationals 2025: Results, fixtures and schedule in full
13:40 , Harry Latham-CoyleNeed a reminder of every result this November, and the (few) fixtures still to come?
Autumn internationals 2025: Results, fixtures and schedule in full
Spirited Wales go down fighting but wait for win over All Blacks goes on
13:30 , Harry Latham-CoyleIn Cardiff, meanwhile, there was plenty to like about a battling Wales performance - even if their wait for a win over the All Blacks goes on.
Spirited Wales go down fighting but wait for win over All Blacks goes on
Yesterday's action...
13:20 , Harry Latham-CoyleWe’ll begin the build up to today’s clash more fully in a bit, but let’s have a look back at yesterday’s action - starting in Dublin, where cards, chaos and carnage couldn’t stop South Africa finally conquering Ireland in Ireland.
Cards, chaos and carnage: How South Africa secured wild win over Ireland
Elliot Daly and Henry Slade return to England side after injury disruption ahead of Argentina clash
13:10 , Harry Latham-CoyleVeteran backs Elliot Daly and Henry Slade were this week recalled to the England starting side to face Argentina as Steve Borthwick rings the changes after significant injury upheaval.
Daly is in line to make his return to action after four-and-a-half months out with a broken arm sustained on the British and Irish Lions tour, with Tom Roebuck absent due to a foot injury.
Daly and Slade return to England side after injury disruption ahead of Argentina
The mistake England must avoid to end year of progress on a high against Argentina
13:00 , Harry Latham-CoyleMost of us have been there. A dull throb as the eyelids slowly open; a desperate fumble for the Berocca; a slow roll out of bed and search for a packet of bacon, a pair of running trainers or whatever happens to be one’s particular cure of choice. Slowly, the hazy recollections emerge into a heavy head – perhaps a night to be remembered, perhaps one to forget.
For England, a ninth-ever win over New Zealand falls firmly as the former, and there might have been a few in need of nursing last Sunday morning. Publicly, the players were given licence to celebrate a performance that proved their progress as they wished as Steve Borthwick recognised the importance of allowing his squad to let off some steam after what feels a significant victory in the growth of a side increasingly looking in encouraging shape. An eight-day turnaround to their final fixture of 2025 was helpful; an environment that has perhaps found a better balance between light and shade than some past groups, too.
Borthwick would not have overly indulged either in the celebrations – the head coach is fonder of an orange juice than anything stronger – or in the suggestions that his team are a significantly changed entity to a week ago. Come Tuesday, it was back to Bagshot, back to work and a job to be finished with one last outing against Argentina to come. One would not wish to stumble at the final fence with an unbeaten year at home within reach.
The mistake England must avoid to end year of progress on a high against Argentina
England vs Argentina live
Friday 21 November 2025 09:38 , Harry Latham-CoyleEngland will look to sign off a strong 2025 in style as they take on Argentina at Twickenham in their final outing of the autumn. Steve Borthwick’s side are unbeaten at home this year and bouncing on the back of 10 consecutive wins which continued last week with a superb victory over the All Blacks - can the Pumas catch them off guard to puncture the optimism around them?
Kick off at Twickenham is at 4.10pm GMT.
