England vs Argentina: Ford's 100th Cap & Debut Dreams!
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England faces Argentina in a thrilling Test match, with a mix of seasoned veterans and exciting new talent taking the field. All eyes will be on fly-half George Ford as he earns his 100th cap, co-captaining the side alongside hooker Jamie George. This milestone marks Ford as only the seventh Englishman to achieve this incredible feat. Coach Steve Borthwick is using this tour, with several regulars absent with the British & Irish Lions, as an opportunity to forge “test match animals,” giving chances to players like Seb Atkinson and Will Muir to make their debuts.
New Faces Eager to Impress
Centre Seb Atkinson and wing Will Muir will be making their first appearances for England, adding fresh energy to the squad. Borthwick has lauded Atkinson's exceptional work rate, noting he's broken “every GPS record we have got” in training. Ben Spencer will partner Ford at scrum-half, while Atkinson joins Henry Slade in the midfield. Muir and Tom Roebuck will be on the wings, with Freddie Steward at full-back.
Argentina's Determined Squad
Argentina, fresh off a victory against the British & Irish Lions in Dublin, are a formidable opponent. They've made six changes, including Santiago Carreras moving to fly-half and Benjamin Elizalde making his debut. The Pumas boast a powerful back row with Facundo Isa, Pablo Matera, and Juan Martin Gonzalez. They are determined to secure their first-ever series win against England.
Match Details
The match kicks off at 8:40 PM BST on Saturday, July 5th, at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata. Viewers in the UK can catch the action live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action. With both teams fielding a mix of experience and youth, this promises to be a captivating encounter.
- England: Ford leads the charge, Atkinson and Muir debut.
- Argentina: Looking for a historic series win.
- Venue: Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi, La Plata.