The XV de la Rose players, having disappointed in recent weeks, looked to bounce back when the Pumas looked to show their muscle. In the end it was the British who showed their fangs this Saturday and won (27-10).
Erase doubts or add to them: England, a power on the wane for months, were on edge before entering the World Cup in Marseille on Saturday, September 9 (9pm) against sensible favorites Argentina.
At the end of 2020, when the draw for the tournament is held, we can legitimately expect that this attractive poster will decide the entry of Group D. XV de la Rose, between the top two teams that have started. Its final appearance at the 2019 World Cup saw it win the Six Nations tournament and nothing suggests its future difficulties.
Having fallen to eighth in the world rankings, the English were not favored by the predictions against the Pumas, sixth and winners of their last clash at Twickenham (30-29) in November 2022.
In particular they had to spend Saturday at the Velodrome Stadium with two key players: their fly-half and captain Owen Farrell and third center line Billy Vunipola, both suspended for dangerous tackles during the build-up.
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