England team to play Argentina in La Plata
England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Argentina at Estadio UNO in La Plata on Saturday 5 July (kick-off 8.40pm BST).
George Ford will co-captain the side alongside Jamie George. The match marks a significant milestone for Ford, who is set to win his 100th England cap, having made his debut during the 2014 Six Nations Championship against Wales.
The starting XV includes two debutants with Seb Atkinson at centre and Will Muir on the wing. Among the replacements, Guy Pepper is in line to win his first cap from the bench.
“We’re excited to be playing in Argentina and to test ourselves against a strong, in-form side,” said Borthwick. “Having beaten the British & Irish Lions in Dublin, they come into this series as favourites. They’re brilliantly led by Julián Montoya, and we know it will be a huge challenge.”
On Ford’s milestone, Borthwick added: “George has been a standout player for over a decade. Reaching 100 caps is a remarkable achievement, and it speaks volumes about both the professional and the person he is. Everyone in the squad is incredibly proud to share this moment with him.”
