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England Men

3 Jul 2025 | 3 min |

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.”

Squad to face Argentina
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Freddie
Steward
Leicester Tigers
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36
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24
14
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Tom
Roebuck
Sale Sharks
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4
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24
13
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Henry
Slade
Exeter Chiefs
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72
Age
32
12
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Seb
Atkinson
Gloucester Rugby
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0
Age
23
11
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Will
Muir
Bath Rugby
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0
Age
29
10
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George
Ford
Sale Sharks
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99
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32
9
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Ben
Spencer
Bath Rugby
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8
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32
1
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Fin
Baxter
Harlequins
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11
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23
2
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Jamie
George
Saracens
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101
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34
3
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Joe
Heyes
Leicester Tigers
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12
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26
4
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Charlie
Ewels
Bath Rugby
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31
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30
5
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Alex
Coles
Northampton Saints
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7
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25
6
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Ben
Curry
Sale Sharks
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11
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27
7
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Sam
Underhill
Bath Rugby
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40
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28
8
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Tom
Willis
Saracens
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6
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26
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Theo
Dan
Saracens
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17
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24
17
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Bevan
Rodd
Sale Sharks
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24
18
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Asher
Opoku-Fordjour
Sale Sharks
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1
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20
19
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Chandler
Cunningham-South
Harlequins
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15
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22
20
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Guy
Pepper
Bath Rugby
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0
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22
21
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Alex
Dombrandt
Harlequins
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20
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28
22
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Jack
van Poortvliet
Leicester Tigers
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18
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24
23
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Cadan
Murley
Harlequins
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1
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25