England held on to finish 2025 with an 11th consecutive victory and first Autumn Nations Series clean sweep since 2021, but Argentina almost pulled off another thrilling comeback at Twickenham. Man-of-the-match Max Ojomoh’s try after an early George Ford drop goal put Steve Borthwick’s side firmly in the first-half ascendancy, with the Bath centre also teeing up Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s speedy score with a perfect cross-field kick on just his second senior international start.
England looked like they might pay for a Ford miss from the tee and Luke Cowan-Dickie’s chalked-off try on the stroke of half-time, with the resurgent Pumas - who were 21-0 down against Scotland last weekend but won 33-24 - hitting back through Justo Piccardo’s score and a Tomas Albornoz penalty. Santiago Carreras brought Argentina back within a point, only for Ojomoh’s superb offload to release Henry Slade for a vital try.
Three more points from Ford looked to have the game done and dusted for England, but then Rodrigo Isgro set up a grandstand finish after Joaquin Oviedo had a try ruled out. A last-gasp lineout steal ultimately won the day, with tempers flaring after the final whistle as Argentina fumed over a late hit from Tom Curry on Juan Cruz Mallia. Follow England vs Argentina reaction live below!
England vs Argentina highlights
- TRY! Isgro sets up thrilling finale after Oviedo try ruled out
- Ford penalty increases late England lead
- TRY! Ojomoh offload releases Slade for crucial score
- Carreras penalty makes it a one-point game
- Albornoz penalty brings Argentina within four points
- TRY! Piccardo hits back for Pumas after interval
- NO TRY! Cowan-Dickie denied on stroke of half-time
- Albornoz gets Argentina on the board before Ford miss
- TRY! Ojomoh tees up Feyi-Waboso for second score
- TRY! Ojomoh scores after early Ford drop goal
Borthwick: England found a way
23:17 , George FloodMore from Steve Borthwick now on England’s 11th straight win...
"It was a tough arm wrestle of a Test match against an Argentina team who kicked it as far as they could or contestable.
“The players found a way.
"The team is developing, the way we said it would. There's plenty of work still to be done, there's plenty to improve upon.
“We're excited about the potential of the team moving forward."
Borthwick: Curry's character is impeccable and unquestionable
23:16 , George FloodHere’s Steve Borthwick’s reaction to that angry tunnel bust-up between Tom Curry and Felipe Contepomi...
"Tom Curry's character is impeccable. He's a fantastic team man, a very respectful guy. His character is unquestionable.
"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."
England player ratings
23:14 , George FloodReplacements
Theo Dan (Cowan-Dickie 72’) 6
Straight into the action with an excellent carry and made some big tackles.
Fin Baxter (Genge 51’) 7
Helped England steady the ship in the second half. Applied excellent pressure as Argentina saw a late try ruled out through Joaquin Oviedo.
Will Stuart (Opoku-Fordjour 51’) 6
Provided strength at the scrum. Battling performance when England needed his experience.
Charlie Ewels (Itoje 72’) 6
Brought back into the fold, it’s been quite the redemption for the Bath lock.
Tom Curry (Underhill 51’) 5
Some sloppy moments, particularly with a late hit on Juan Cruz Mallia to hand Argentina a penalty.
Henry Pollock (Pepper 51’) 7
Gave away a penalty for not rolling away when England needed more composure, but made amends to earn a penalty later in the second half.
He will always provide England with a spark. Involved in some afters at full-time.
Alex Mitchell (Spencer 61’) 6
Added energy off the bench, but did not have much ball in hand as England held on for a precious win.
England player ratings
23:13 , George FloodForwards
Ellis Genge 6
Referee Pierre Brousset took particular exception to him at the scrum, but still a solid display.
Luke Cowan-Dickie 7
Desperately unlucky to see his try on the stroke of half-time ruled out for a knock-on.
He has had a strong autumn both offensively and defensively.
Asher Opoku-Fordjour 6
Had to be alert early on with Argentina getting several scrums deep in England’s 22.
Replaced after 51 minutes with the Pumas suddenly dominant.
Maro Itoje 7
Dominant at the lineout. Alert to the rebound when Carreras’ penalty came back off the post.
Alex Coles 5
Put in some big tackles with Argentina enjoying plenty of the ball in England’s 22.
Picked up a yellow card deep into the second half that almost undid England’s early good work.
Guy Pepper 7
Alert to the loose ball for England’s opening try, but pinged rather harshly as Argentina fought back after half-time.
A quietly impressive performance from the Bath flanker, who has enjoyed an excellent 2025.
Sam Underhill 7
Got through plenty of defensive work, making the most tackles of any England player before his withdrawal early in the second half.
Ben Earl 7
Did everything you have come to expect from Earl. Carried the ball into pressure and put in some big hits. All-action.
England player ratings
23:11 , George FloodBacks
Freddie Steward 8
Penalised for holding on, he was grateful to the post for keeping out Santiago Carreras’ penalty. Made a superb recovery to deny Argentina a try just past the half-hour mark.
Stood up to task in the second half with England under pressure.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso 8
Drove with the ball into pressure and strong in the air.
It was his knock that opened up the opportunity for England’s first try. Then put on the afterburners to get the second.
Henry Slade 7
Scored the vitally important third England try. His experience helped them over the line.
Max Ojomoh 9
This was a big opportunity for Ojomoh, and he made a dream start, racing clear to score England’s first try after 10 minutes.
Landed a wonderful cross-field kick to assist Feyi-Waboso and showed quick hands for Slade’s try.
Penalised for holding on, the only blot on an otherwise superb performance.
Elliot Daly 7
Ever reliable under Borthwick, he made a storming tackle to earn England a penalty.
There were no signs of rustiness on his return from a broken arm.
George Ford 8
Kicked an early drop goal, but missed another with England in need of points in the second half.
Accurate from the tee, keeping his cool despite a couple of nervy moments. Kept the scoreboard ticking over late on.
Ben Spencer 7
Played some good box kicks as England used the kicking game to their advantage.
Ojomoh adds new dimension as resilient England dig in for clean sweep
23:09 , George FloodIt’s job done for England and on to the Six Nations after they recorded their 11th win in a row against Argentina and ensured an Autumn Nations Series clean sweep, writes Sam Tabuteau.
England were made to work hard for their fourth victory of a thoroughly successful November, but despite Argentina coming close to snatching it at the death, Steve Borthwick can be proud of his side’s resilience.
Looking to build on their landmark victory over New Zealand, a much-changed England raced into an early lead against the Pumas with Max Ojomoh starring.
Injuries had forced Borthwick’s hand, with Ojomoh handed just his second senior appearance in an England shirt and a first at Twickenham.
Contepomi accuses Curry of being 'bully' and shoving him in tunnel bust-up
23:07 , George FloodArgentina head coach Felipe Contepomi accused England’s Tom Curry of being a “bully” and shoving and swearing at him as tempers flared at Twickenham, writes Sam Tabuteau.
Contepomi was left fuming after flanker Curry’s late 74th-minute tackle on full-back Juan Cruz Mallia, which he described as “reckless”, as tensions boiled over on the pitch and in the tunnel after England’s dramatic 27-23 win over the Pumas on Sunday.
England 27-23 Argentina
18:11 , George FloodFull-time
Tempers are really flaring after the final whistle at Twickenham, with Pollock naturally in the middle of it as he clashes with Grondona.
Like head coach Contepomi, it looks like Argentina’s players are raging at that late Curry hit on Mallia that injured the latter and left them with 14 men.
It’s now all kicking off in the tunnel! Deary me.
England 27-23 Argentina
18:08 , George Flood85 mins: A massive, win-sealing lineout steal from Ewels, who replaced Itoje a few minutes ago.
Relieved England quickly kick to touch and Twickenham erupts.
What a finish.
England 27-23 Argentina
18:06 , George Flood84 mins: The Pumas have so much ground to make up but what a break from Carreras and Argentina have one final chance after England are penalised.
Three points won’t be enough, so Carreras kicks to the corner...
TRY! England 27-23 Argentina | Rodrigo Isgro 80'
18:03 , George Flood80 mins: The Pumas do have their last-gasp try as Carreras finds Isgro for the finish!
A quick dropped conversion makes it just a four-point game with two seconds still left for England to kick off.
What drama at Twickenham...
England 27-16 Argentina
18:01 , George Flood79 mins: Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi is apparently furious with that massive late hit from Curry on Mallia and is arguing with someone in the stands.
Argentina think they have set up a grandstand finish with a late try through Oviedo, with the clock left still running as the referee stands in front of the kicker before the TMO cuts in at the last.
It’s chalked off after fine defensive work on the line from Baxter.
Coles is yellow-carded for changing his bind during the rolling maul.
England 27-16 Argentina
17:56 , George Flood73 mins: Dan is on at hooker for England, replacing Cowan-Dickie.
Argentina have made their own hooker change with Ruiz on for captain Montoya.
England give away a penalty with Curry’s huge late hit on Mallia.
Argentina have already emptied their bench, so will finish this game with 14 men.
PENALTY! England 27-16 Argentina | George Ford 71'
17:52 , George Flood71 mins: Argentina’s discipline is really deserting them now late on as the penalties continue to be awarded in quick succession by referee Pierre Brousset.
Ford kicks the latest through the posts to increase the England lead to 11 points with less than 10 to play.
England 24-16 England
17:51 , George FloodStandard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at Allianz Stadium Twickenham
“Wow, England needed that. Henry Slade with the try and some breathing space.
“This has been a near-perfect performance from Ojomoh.
“He has slipped seamlessly into things, helped by his relationship with attack coach Lee Blackett.”
TRY! England 24-16 England | Henry Slade 64'
17:47 , George Flood64 mins: Argentina are penalised for sacking the lifter at the lineout after that penalty bravely kicked to the corner.
England play on with the advantage behind them, with Ojomoh playing a wonderful one-handed offload as he’s going down to put in centre partner Slade.
Another superb moment for Ojomoh.
Ford converts and the England lead is back out to eight points with 15 minutes to go.
England 17-16 Argentina
17:44 , George Flood65 mins: Brilliant from Ford to win the breakdown penalty after Coles’ break.
He kicks to the corner with the crowd back alive.
Matera back on after passing his HIA.
Wenger and Molina on for Gallo and Petti.
Mitchell has replaced Spencer at scrum-half for England.
England 17-16 Argentina
17:43 , George FloodStandard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at Allianz Stadium Twickenham
“Freddie Steward has really stepped up in the second half with England under pressure.”
England 17-16 Argentina
17:43 , George Flood62 mins: A key momentum-changer from England as they win a scrum penalty that is passionately celebrated by Pollock.
They end up with a MISSED drop-goal attempt from Ford.
You don’t see that often.
England 17-16 Argentina
17:40 , George FloodStandard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at Allianz Stadium Twickenham
“England have not got going in this second half and are in real danger of letting their dominant position slip.”
PENALTY! England 17-16 Argentina | Santiago Carreras 59'
17:39 , George Flood59 mins: Carreras slots the resulting kick from the tee and England’s huge lead is now down to just one point with a quarter of this game still to play.
For the second week in a row, all the late momentum is with resurgent Argentina...
England 17-13 Argentina
17:37 , George Flood58 mins: Pollock is trapped on the wrong side on the deck after an initially strong twisting tackle on Mallia, left with nowhere to go as Earl piles in.
He’s penalised and England captain Itoje is warned about his team’s repeated ill-discipline in this frustrating second half.
England 17-13 Argentina
17:34 , George Flood57 mins: Great pressure from resurgent Argentina at the breakdown after Steward’s fine aerial take, with Spencer whistled for going off his feet.
England under serious pressure again now deep in their 22...
England 17-13 Argentina
17:33 , George Flood55 mins: England look notably out of sorts and are reverting back to their kicking game to try and stem this Argentine momentum.
They manage to string a few phases together before the ball is dropped by Curry.
Ford now tries to hammer away with a drop-out.
England 17-13 Argentina
17:31 , George Flood52 mins: Genge, Opoku-Fordjour, Pepper and Underhill are replaced by Baxter, Stuart, Curry and Pollock.
Moyano and Santi Carreras are on at half-back for Argentina, replacing Benitez Cruz and Albornoz.
Kremer is also back on with Matera off for a HIA.
England 17-13 Argentina
17:28 , George FloodStandard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at Allianz Stadium Twickenham
“Here comes Henry Pollock. England need some inspiration after a sluggish start to the second half.”
PENALTY! England 17-13 Argentina | Tomas Albornoz 51'
17:27 , George Flood51 mins: An easy kick for the Pumas’ No10 and 10 unanswered points bring them back within four at a suddenly subdued Twickenham.
England 17-10 Argentina
17:25 , George Flood49 mins: A very harsh penalty is given against Pepper at the breakdown with ragged England again on the back foot deep in their own 22.
Opoku-Fordjour is now down receiving treatment.
Baxter, Stuart, Curry and Pollock are all going to be on for England soon.
England 17-10 Argentina
17:24 , George Flood48 mins: Much more vim and vigour about these Pumas now, with Matera, Rapetti and Oviedo replacing Kremer, Grondona and Delgado in the pack.
The England cavalry are coming.
England 17-10 Argentina
17:23 , George FloodStandard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at Allianz Stadium Twickenham
“Argentina finally make their dominance in the 22 count. As I said earlier, they love a comeback.”
TRY! England 17-10 Argentina | Justo Piccardo 45'
17:20 , George Flood45 mins: Comeback on?
Piccardo breaks and later finishes Argentina’s move, walking in to score next to the posts after some sloppy tackling by England.
Good sustained pressure and handling from the Pumas, who had a penalty advantage.
Albornoz converts and England’s lead is cut to just seven points despite their first-half dominance.
England 17-3 Argentina
17:17 , George Flood42 mins: Still not happening for Argentina as they kick the penalty into touch for a lineout in the England 22, but it’s then quickly lost.
Feyi-Waboso misjudges one out wide and Argentina have the put-in at an early second-half scrum.
England 17-3 Argentina
17:14 , George FloodBack underway at Twickenham, and a reminder that Argentina trailed Scotland 21-0 early in the second half before winning 33-24 at Murrayfield last weekend.
An early penalty is given away by Underhill.
England 17-3 Argentina
17:08 , George FloodA wonderful kick from Ojomoh, awesome speed and finish from Feyi-Waboso.
What a try...
We'll be watching this one on repeat 🔁
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From Ojomoh's kick to Feyi-Waboso's finish, this try is perfection 🔥
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England 17-3 Argentina
17:05 , George FloodStandard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at Allianz Stadium Twickenham
“That would have been the perfect end to an excellent first half from England.
“Luke Cowan-Dickie is desperately unlucky not to get on the scoresheet, having started and finished the move.”
England 17-3 Argentina
16:59 , George FloodHalf-time
As expected, Cowan-Dickie’s try is chalked off after a TMO review and the half-time whistle sounds.
England 17-3 Argentina
16:58 , George Flood41 mins: England look like they have their third try on the stroke of half-time with the clock in the red.
It’s far too easy as their rolling maul following another penalty kicked to touch by Ford decimates an insipid Pumas defence.
Cowan-Dickie reaches over to touch down, but replays show the ball just slipped out of his right hand as he went to ground it.
This won’t count.
England 17-3 Argentina
16:55 , George FloodStandard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at Allianz Stadium Twickenham
“Argentina have been nowhere near their best today, but they love a comeback.
“Just ask Scotland, this game is not over by any stretch.
“No signs of rustiness from Elliot Daly on his return from a broken arm.
“Storming tackle to earn England a penalty. Deserved better from Ford.”
England 17-3 Argentina
16:54 , George Flood37 mins: England’s kicking by Ford and Spencer has been superb today.
Spencer’s vocal instructions are being constantly picked up on the referee’s mic.
Another fine kick-chase from Daly and England leads to a penalty at the breakdown, which Ford pulls wide of the right-hand post.
17-3 it remains.
PENALTY! England 17-3 Argentina | Tomas Albornoz 34'
16:51 , George Flood34 mins: The Pumas finally trouble the scoreboard with half-time approaching.
Albornoz sends over a kick from the tee after a breakdown infringement by England.
It was Ojomoh whistled for holding on.
England 17-0 Argentina
16:47 , George Flood30 mins: Argentina spark into life as they try to make dents in this superb England defence, who are flying out of the line with some monster hits.
Moroni slaloms through and the ball deflects off the head of Ford and knee of Grondona before being touched down behind his own line by Earl.
England 17-0 Argentina
16:45 , George FloodStandard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at Allianz Stadium Twickenham
“Feyi-Waboso is just electric in these situations.
“Free on the right, the pitch opens up for him and at that point there is no stopping the England wing.
“Superb start for him and England.”
TRY! England 17-0 Argentina | Immanuel Feyi-Waboso 26'
16:42 , George Flood26 mins: The ball is quickly delivered out of the scrum to Ojomoh, who delivers an inch-perfect cross-field kick to Feyi-Waboso.
The speedy wing has the freedom of Twickenham to sprint away to register England’s second try of the day.
Ojomoh inspired so far and Argentina are not at the races.
Ford’s conversion squeezes inside the back post.
England 10-0 Argentina
16:39 , George FloodWhat a moment for Max Ojomoh, who originally wasn’t even going to be in the squad today but instead scores early on his second England appearance...
What a moment for Max Ojomoh 🤩
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Opportunity knocks for him to secure his first England try on his second cap 👏
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England 10-0 Argentina
16:38 , George Flood23 mins: England have another penalty after Feyi-Waboso is blocked off by Argentina lock Rubiolo.
A hanging spiral bomb then asks more questions of the Pumas’ defence.
England wind up with the feed at another scrum.
England 10-0 Argentina
16:37 , George FloodStandard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at Allianz Stadium Twickenham
“England's kicking game is not for everyone, but it's mighty effective.
“He's just missed a penalty and now he's back on the bench. Rough 30 seconds or so for Carreras.”
England 10-0 Argentina
16:36 , George Flood20 mins: Carreras drills a penalty against the far post after Steward is punished at the breakdown.
He is then replaced by the returning Albornoz.
Itoje was alert to the rebound there and now steals a lineout.
Captain fantastic!
England 10-0 Argentina
16:34 , George Flood18 mins: Excellent defence from Cowan-Dickie to hold up Gallo over the line as Ford clears with the drop-out.
Santi Carreras then asks questions with a little chip over the top, but Ford is able to collect.
Albornoz has passed his HIA, so will be back on shortly.
England 10-0 Argentina
16:31 , George Flood15 mins: England with another high-pressure scrum deep inside their 22.
Ford’s clearance from the back of the in-goal area is charged down, with Feyi-Waboso having to be alert to quickly dive on the loose ball.
Argentina will have another scrum five metres out.
And now another...
England 10-0 Argentina
16:29 , George Flood12 mins: Argentina try to hit back quickly from that early double blow, earning a penalty and opting for a scrum in the England 22.
They look to have engineered a walk-in try, but loosehead Gallo can’t hold onto a pass and a golden opportunity is spurned.
Albornoz has gone off for a HIA, so Santi Carreras is already on at fly-half for Argentina.
Moroni is also now hurt.
England 10-0 Argentina
16:26 , George FloodStandard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at Allianz Stadium Twickenham
“More mastery from George Ford with the drop goal to get England on the scoreboard.
“Dream start for Max Ojomoh as he races clear to score England's first try. Excellent in the air from Feyi-Waboso.”
TRY! England 10-0 Argentina | Max Ojomoh 10'
16:24 , George Flood10 mins: What a moment for Ojomoh!
Argentina just can’t deal with a kick into the air, it’s slapped back three times and straight to Ojomoh, who streams away to touch down the first try of the afternoon.
It’s checked for potential knock-ons by Feyi-Waboso and Pepper, but it’s all fine and Ford slots the conversion.
DROP GOAL! England 3-0 Argentina | George Ford 9'
16:21 , George Flood9 mins: England are off to the races in attack after a clever lineout move and some nifty combinations and carries, including from the lively Feyi-Waboso and Ojomoh.
It ends with yet another drop goal from expert Ford, who nudges the hosts into an early lead.
England 0-0 Argentina
16:20 , George FloodStandard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at Allianz Stadium Twickenham
“England are coming alive at the scrum as they deal well with some early Argentina territory.”
England 0-0 Argentina
16:19 , George Flood6 mins: Two lineouts, two crooked throws from Montoya and Argentina’s decent early attacking platform is lost.
England have a scrum five metres out from their own line.
This time they have the penalty and Slade will hammer off the left boot into touch near halfway.
England 0-0 Argentina
16:17 , George Flood4 mins: England have the put-in at the first scrum of the day after Argentina captain Montoya is penalised for not throwing straight at the lineout.
But England are then pinged for not driving straight, with Genge the guilty party.
The Pumas kick for a lineout close to the England try line...
England 0-0 Argentina
16:14 , George Flood2 mins: Kicking galore in the early stages at Twickenham, with both sides using the boot plenty already to try and ask questions of the opposing defence.
England vs Argentina
16:12 , George FloodUnderway in south-west London!
Will England make it 11 successive wins to finish 2025 with a flourish and autumn clean sweep?
England are in their dark change strips this afternoon, with Argentina in blue and white, as was the case for both Tests in the summer.
France’s Pierre Brousset is the referee.
Teams are out
16:07 , George FloodHere come the teams in south-west London!
The usual light show, pyrotechnics and booming music greet the players’ arrival.
It’s time for the national anthems, with a shorter version of Himno Nacional Argentino to be followed by God Save the King.
England eyeing perfect preparation for Six Nations
15:58 , George FloodStandard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at Allianz Stadium Twickenham
“Another England win this afternoon would represent the perfect preparation for next year’s Six Nations.
“An autumn clean sweep and 11th successive victory are up for grabs.
“The atmosphere is building here with just over 10 minutes to go before kick-off.”
'Elite' Ojomoh backed to take next step with England
15:49 , George FloodIt’s also a very unexpected chance for Max Ojomoh against Argentina, with his only previous senior England appearance coming when he started an 11-try, 69-7 thrashing of the USA that came after their Argentina tour in the summer.
But Richard Wigglesworth believes the Bath star is ready to take the next step after making improvements across the board and impressing at club level.
"Max is an elite-level attacker in terms of his ball movement, his vision and how he connects on the run," England’s defence coach said on Friday.
"You take a lot of opportunities when he's out there and he's improved his movement off the ball. And on the other side of the ball he's improving all the time.
"You see the teams that he plays in, how much better he makes them when they've got the ball and I expect him to bring that to our team this Sunday.
"He's played so well for Bath for an extended period of time and has started the season well.
"He's been in and around the squad, he's the guy who deserves the opportunity and we feel like he's ready to take the next step."
Standard Sport's Sam Tabuteau checks in from Twickenham
15:39 , George FloodStandard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau is in position at Allianz Stadium Twickenham and previews today’s contest as England look to finish an impressive 2025 with an 11th consecutive win and Quilter Nations Series clean sweep.
A huge opportunity awaits for Max Ojomoh in a new-look England attack coached by the brilliant Lee Blackett...
🗣️ "England are bidding for a clean sweep after their landmark win over New Zealand."@tabuteauS previews today's autumn finale at Twickenham, where there's a big opportunity for Max Ojomoh
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Experimental England's summer statement in Argentina
15:27 , George FloodEngland have won all three meetings against the Pumas since then however, including during the 2023 World Cup pool stage when George Ford kicked all 27 points in a remarkable 27-10 win in Marseille after Tom Curry had been sent off after only three minutes for a high hit on Juan Cruz Mallia.
They later beat the same team 26-23 in the bronze-medal match in Paris, with Ben Earl and Theo Dan both registering tries.
The most recent meetings between the two nations were of course in the summer, when an experimental touring England team missing most of their key stars on British and Irish Lions duty twice beat an Argentina side resting several players ahead of the Rugby Championship.
Ford was central to a second-half masterclass in an opening 35-12 triumph in La Plata, before Jack van Poortvliet's dramatic late try secured a nail-biting 22-17 triumph in San Juan.
Argentina out to repeat rare Twickenham upset
15:15 , George FloodArgentina won at Twickenham for only the second time - and first since 2006 - on their last visit to English rugby headquarters back in the autumn of 2022.
On that occasion, Eddie Jones’ England led 16-12 at half-time with Joe Cokanasiga on the scoresheet, yet dramatically went down 30-29 after tries from Emiliano Boffelli and Santiago Carreras.
Boffelli held his nerve in a battle from the tee with Owen Farrell to secure a famous Pumas victory - only their fifth in 29 attempts against England.
England vs Argentina prediction
15:05 , George FloodThings are looking very rosy indeed for England right now and another victory this weekend would cap off what has been a mightily fine year - far and away the best of Steve Borthwick’s tenure to date and a far cry from 2024, when concern abounded after they repeatedly fell short against top-level opposition.
The previous frustration over his perceived conservatism, pragmatism and less-than-thrilling style of play has been forgotten as the wins continue to pile up and with the All Blacks vanquished at Twickenham for the first time since 2012 in a classic encounter.
It is a brilliant place to be in with preparations gearing up for the 2027 World Cup in Australia, the draw for which is coming up in early December.
England’s supreme strength in depth in most positions is the envy of much of the rugby world and is being utilised perfectly, with the so-called ‘Pom Squad’ continuing to wreak havoc off the bench.
Borthwick’s big calls are all coming off for the most part, not least the decision to opt for the experience of George Ford over Fin Smith as his starting No10.
With the Six Nations approaching fast on the horizon, they will be strong favourites to register an 11th consecutive win against an Argentina team who roared back in spectacular fashion to topple Scotland thanks in no small part to the heroics of Santiago Carreras.
But the Pumas looked extremely jaded and out of sorts for over 50 minutes at Murrayfield, at the end of what has been a long year, and any repeat of that would surely see them brushed aside comfortably by soaring England.
England to win, by 14 points.
Argentina team to face England
14:56 , George FloodAnd here’s the Argentina lineup, with Tomas Albornoz, Bautista Delguy, Justo Piccardo, Thomas Gallo and Marcos Kremer all coming in...
Argentina XV: Mallia; Isgro, Moroni, Piccardo, Delguy; Albornoz, Benitez Cruz; Gallo, Montoya (c), Delgado; Petti, Rubiolo; Gonzalez, Kremer, Grondona
Replacements: Ruiz, Wenger, Rapetti, Molina, Matera, Oviedo, Moyano, S Carreras
England team to face Argentina
14:49 , George FloodHere is today’s England team to face Argentina at Twickenham, with that late change of Max Ojomoh for the injured Fraser Dingwall made on Friday...
England XV: Steward; Feyi-Waboso, Slade, Ojomoh, Daly; Ford, Spencer; Genge, Cowan-Dickie, Opoku-Fordjour; Itoje (c), Coles; Pepper, Underhill, Earl
Replacements: Dan, Baxter, Stuart, Ewels, T Curry, Pollock, Mitchell, M Smith
Argentina reshuffle after Murrayfield comeback
14:38 , George FloodThere are two more changes in the Argentina backline, with wing Bautista Delguy and centre Justo Piccardo replacing Mateo Carreras and Santiago Chocobares.
In the pack, Thomas Gallo and Marcos Kremer start at loosehead prop and openside flanker respectively as Mayco Vivas and Joaquin Oviedo make way.
Santiago Grondona switches from the blindside to number eight in a back-row reshuffle.
Argentina have 10 Prem-based players in their matchday squad and are captained as usual by former Leicester stalwart Julian Montoya.
Like Santiago Carreras, Pablo Matera is once again on the bench despite his impact in Edinburgh.
Boris Wenger, Tomas Rapetti and Franco Molina are all promoted to replacements.
Argentina team news: Albornoz returns at fly-half
14:27 , George FloodArgentina head coach Felipe Contepomi makes five changes to the Argentina team that pulled off that incredible comeback at Murrayfield seven days ago.
Bath’s Santiago Carreras remains on the bench despite his stunning and decisive cameo against Scotland, with the returning Tomas Albornoz replacing Geronimo Prisciantelli at fly-half.
Ewels and Dan on England bench
14:14 , George FloodIt’s a 6-2 bench split once more from England, with Theo Dan the next man up as hooker cover with Jamie George out.
Borthwick has surprisingly chosen to omit Chandler Cunningham-South completely in favour of Charlie Ewels, who makes the list of replacements having been drafted into the wider squad this week along with hooker Jamie Blamire and Saracens’ teenage star Noah Caluori.
Fin Smith is omitted entirely once again with Marcus Smith keeping hold of that number 23 shirt due to his versatility.
George injured as England revamp front row
14:09 , George FloodEngland have also lost Jamie George to a hamstring injury, so Luke Cowan-Dickie comes into an entirely changed front row at hooker.
Ellis Genge replaces Fin Baxter at loosehead, with Will Stuart only on the bench and Joe Heyes not involved as Asher Opoku-Fordjour gets the nod at tighthead.
He has typically played on the other side for England so far, so it’s something of a selection surprise from Borthwick, who has formidable strength in depth in most positions.
Ollie Chessum is still out with a foot injury, so Alex Coles continues alongside captain Maro Itoje at lock.
England stick with the back-row trio of Guy Pepper, Sam Underhill and Ben Earl.
Daly makes England return after broken arm on Lions duty
14:03 , George FloodBefore Max Ojomoh’s late addition, the headline England team news for today had been the return of Elliot Daly, who starts on the left wing in his first appearance since a broken forearm led to an early exit from the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in June.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso switches over to the right flank with Tom Roebuck missing with a foot injury.
Freddie Steward is fit to start at full-back having passed second and third head injury assessments carried out during the game against the All Blacks despite failing an initial HIA that was required after his smart gumshield was triggered.
George Ford keeps the reins at fly-half after his latest heroics against New Zealand that included two quick-fire drop goals before half-time, though Alex Mitchell makes way for Ben Spencer at scrum-half.
England team news: Ojomoh replaces Dingwall late
13:56 , George FloodHaving already made six changes from England’s incredible win over New Zealand, Steve Borthwick was forced to tweak his starting team on Friday after Fraser Dingwall was ruled out with a side strain.
Henry Slade had already been called upon to make his first appearance of the autumn at outside centre with Ollie Lawrence suffering a hamstring injury, while the versatile Tommy Freeman remains sidelined with his own hamstring issue.
That means that talented Bath midfielder Max Ojomoh - son of former England back row Steve Ojomoh - comes in to earn just his second cap in the number 12 shirt this afternoon in an all-new centre partnership.
How to watch England vs Argentina
13:51 , George FloodTV channel: Today’s game is available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports.
Coverage begins at 3:45pm GMT on TNT Sports 1, after the conclusion of Scotland vs Tonga at Murrayfield.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also watch the rugby action live online through the Discovery+ app and website.
England vs Argentina live
13:48 , George FloodGood afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s live coverage as England conclude an impressive Quilter Nations Series and indeed 2025 as a whole against Argentina.
After the All Blacks were vanquished in a thriller to follow opening autumn wins over Australia and Fiji, Steve Borthwick’s in-form team will look to make it 11 consecutive victories today to finish the year with another statement before the upcoming 2027 World Cup draw and with one eye now firmly fixed on the Six Nations.
But a team showing seven changes from that bruising epic against New Zealand could get a tough test from a Pumas side who remarkably came back from 21-0 down in the second half to beat Scotland 33-24 at Murrayfield last weekend, having already put 52 points on Wales this month.
Kick-off is coming up at 4:10pm GMT, so keep it right here for match build-up, team news and live game updates, including analysis from Standard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at Allianz Stadium Twickenham.
