England secures win against Argentina with last-minute try
- In their second Test, England faced Argentina in San Juan, winning 22-17 with a late try.
- Both teams exchanged tries in a competitive first half, with Argentina leading at halftime.
- England's victory highlights their potential as they aim for future success in international rugby.
In Argentina, England clinched a 22-17 victory over the hosts in the second Test, achieving a 2-0 series victory. Jack van Poortvliet, the replacement scrum-half, scored a dynamic try in the last minute of the game to secure the win, following a brilliant set-up by fellow replacement Guy Pepper. This match took place at the Bicentenary Stadium in San Juan, where England had faced a fierce and competitive Argentine team. The match saw both teams scoring two tries in the first half; England's Seb Atkinson and Freddie Steward both touched down, while Argentina's Lucio Cinti and Ignacio Mendy responded with scores of their own. Argentina led 17-14 at halftime after a penalty kicked by Santiago Carreras and a try from Mendy, who capitalized on a mistake by Steward. In the second half, George Ford's penalty leveled the score at 17-17. Despite a yellow card shown to Argentina's number eight, Pablo Matera, for killing the ball, England couldn’t break the deadlock until van Poortvliet's late heroics. The match concluded with England dominating territory but suffering from missed opportunities throughout. Coach Steve Borthwick faces choices regarding player selection, with a wealth of talent in the back-row positions. This victory mirrors a similar performance by an England team eight years prior when they also secured a 2-0 series win against Argentina. Borthwick's squad is showing signs of potential as they look forward towards future competitions, including the upcoming World Cup.