For the second time this week, Argentina and England clash in a sizeable sporting clash as the nations’ two rugby teams meet in the Nations Championship.
Argentina were the victors on the football pitch on Wednesday as the defending champions booked their place in the World Cup final. Steve Borthwick’s squad have been keeping their heads down in Buenos Aires this week, steering clear of any possible trouble – though were forced to change hotels as they sought to avoid the celebrations that followed England’s semi-final defeat in Atlanta.
There is reason to believe this could be a heated renewal of a rivalry, too. The Pumas were incensed at Twickenham in November, with Tom Curry branded a bully by Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi following a skirmish in the tunnel. England boast an excellent record against Contepomi’s team over the last few years, and won twice in South America last summer. Can they secure another significant success to continue to ease the pressure on Borthwick?
Follow all of the latest from the Nations Championship clash with our live blog below:
Henry Pollock overlooked for England start against Argentina despite hat-trick in Fiji rout
It’s an unchanged England XV today – which means no start for Henry Pollock despite his hat-trick against Fiji.
Pollock overlooked for England start against Argentina despite hat-trick in Fiji rout
Henry Pollock came off the bench to score a hat-trick against Fiji last weekendHarry Latham-Coyle18 July 2026 18:00
Argentina vs England LIVE
For the second time this week, it’s Argentina against England in a sporting clash of significance. The Nations Championship might not be quite as big a deal as a football World Cup semi-final, but this could be a heated affair as a rugby rivalry renews.
Kick off in Santiago del Estero is at 8.10pm BST.
Harry Latham-Coyle17 July 2026 09:31