Argentina vs England Rugby: Match Report & Analysis

Pumas and England Set to Clash in Second Test from San Juan

The second test match between Argentina’s Los Pumas and England is scheduled for Saturday, kicking off at 4:40 PM local time. The match will be held at the Bicentennial Stadium in San Juan, Argentina, and officiated by French referee Luc Ramos, with live television coverage on ESPN2.

Argentina and England are poised for a compelling rematch after their initial contest in the July window. This fixture offers both teams a crucial opportunity to refine their strategies and build momentum heading into future competitions.

Los Pumas Lineup Announced

Argentina has named its starting XV for the match, led by captain Julián Montoya. The squad features a blend of experienced players and emerging talent. The forward pack includes powerful players like Pablo Matera at number eight and Santiago Grondona at flanker. The backline will be directed by fly-half Santiago Carreras, with Ignacio Mendy and Benjamín Elizalde on the wings.

Here is the full Los Pumas squad:

• 1- Thomas Gallo
• 2- Julián Montoya (c)
• 3- Francisco Gómez Kodela
• 4- Guido Petti
• 5- Pedro Rubiolo
• 6- Santiago Grondona
• 7- Juan Martín González
• 8- Pablo Matera
• 9- Simón Benítez Cruz
• 10- Santiago Carreras
• 11- Ignacio Mendy
• 12- Justo Piccardo
• 13- Lucio Cinti
• 14- Benjamín Elizalde

The replacements are: Bautista Bernasconi, Mayco Vivas, Pedro Delgado, Lucas Paulos, Facundo Isa, Benjamín Grondona, Agustín Moyano, and Nicolás Roger.

England’s Starting XV Confirmed

England has also revealed its starting lineup, with Jamie George captaining the side. The team boasts a strong forward presence, featuring players like Tom Willis at number eight and Sam Underhill at flanker. The backline will be orchestrated by experienced fly-half George Ford, with Freddie Steward providing stability at fullback.

The full England squad is as follows:

• 1. Fin Baxter
• 2. Jamie George (C)
• 3. Joe Heyes
• 4. Charlie Ewels
• 5. Alex Coles
• 6. Ben Curry
• 7. Sam Underhill
• 8. Tom Willis
• 9. Ben Spencer
• 10. George Ford
• 11. Will Muir
• 12. Seb Atkinson
• 13. Luke Northmore
• 14. Tom Roebuck
• 15. Freddie Steward

The substitutes are: Theo Dan, Bevan Rodd, Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Chandler Cunningham-Zouth, Guy Pepper, Alex Dombrandt, Jack van Poortvliet, and Cadan Murley.

This second test promises to be a fiercely contested encounter, with both teams eager to demonstrate their capabilities on the international stage. The Bicentennial Stadium is expected to be filled with passionate fans, creating an electric atmosphere for this important match.