For the second time this week, Argentina and England clash in a sizeable sporting clash as the nations’ two rugby teams meet in the Nations Championship.
Argentina were the victors on the football pitch on Wednesday as the defending champions booked their place in the World Cup final. Steve Borthwick’s squad have been keeping their heads down in Buenos Aires this week, steering clear of any possible trouble – though were forced to change hotels as they sought to avoid the celebrations that followed England’s semi-final defeat in Atlanta.
There is reason to believe this could be a heated renewal of a rivalry, too. The Pumas were incensed at Twickenham in November, with Tom Curry branded a bully by Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi following a skirmish in the tunnel. England boast an excellent record against Contepomi’s team over the last few years, and won twice in South America last summer. Can they secure another significant success to continue to ease the pressure on Borthwick?
Follow all of the latest from the Nations Championship clash with our live blog below:
Think you had it bad? I watched England lose to Argentina in Buenos Aires
Also keeping a relatively low profile in Buenos Aires this week has been Adam Hathaway – out covering the rugby tour, he watched the World Cup semi-final from a fan zone in the city and found it…well, disappointing but enjoyable. Top work, Hathers!
England change hotel in Buenos Aires to avoid possible Argentina World Cup party
England watched the semi-final at their hotel, with some amazing shots posted by players from the rooftop of the carnage in the Argentine capital that followed the semi-final success. They did, though, have to change accommodation before heading up to Santiago del Estero.
England rugby players to avoid wearing national kit in Argentina amid World Cup tensions
Steve Borthwick’s squad have been keeping their heads down in Buenos Aires this week with political and footballing tensions between England and Argentina inflamed by the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
Henry Pollock overlooked for England start against Argentina despite hat-trick in Fiji rout
It’s an unchanged England XV today – which means no start for Henry Pollock despite his hat-trick against Fiji.
Argentina vs England LIVE
For the second time this week, it’s Argentina against England in a sporting clash of significance. The Nations Championship might not be quite as big a deal as a football World Cup semi-final, but this could be a heated affair as a rugby rivalry renews.
Kick off in Santiago del Estero is at 8.10pm BST.
