Rugby: England snatches second victory in Argentina

By Le Figaro with AFP

July 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM

Another victory for George Ford and his comrades. RODRIGO VALLE / REUTERS

Despite the absence of several key players, the XV de la Rose once again got the better of the Argentinian Pumas this Saturday in San Juan.

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Despite missing several players selected for the British and Irish Lions, England snatched a second victory in Argentina by beating the Pumas 22-17 on Saturday in San Juan, thanks to a last-minute try. The teammates of flanker Pablo Matera, who became the most-capped Pumas of all time by celebrating his 111th appearance, are also without several key players, rested after a long season in Europe, such as Toulouse's Santiago Chocobares and Juan Cruz Mallia.

Having won 35-12 last week , Steve Borthwick's men had a much more closely contested match on Saturday, with the two teams tied at 17-17 after the 53rd minute, following a penalty from England fly-half George Ford. A late try from scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet (80th) gave his teammates the win. England will play a final summer match in the United States next week, while the Pumas will host Uruguay before competing in the Rugby Championship in August against New Zealand, South Africa and Australia.