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England and Argentina are facing off in San Juan tonight in the second and final Test of England’s summer tour, following a convincing 35-12 win for England in La Plata last week[1]. England entered the game with several changes due to injuries and Lions call-ups. Notably, Henry Slade was ruled out, and Jamie George was drafted into the British and Irish Lions squad, leaving George Ford as sole captain. This opened an opportunity for Luke Northmore, who makes his international debut at centre[1].

Early match action saw England get off to a strong start, with Seb Atkinson scoring the first try within five minutes, and Ford successfully converting to put England up 7-0[1]. Argentina responded with intensity but found themselves under pressure after their disappointing performance in the first Test, where they were outscored 35-12 despite a tight first half[2]. For this match, Argentina’s head coach Felipe Contepomi made seven changes to his side to spark a turnaround at home[4].

England’s recent form has been notable, with the team seeking a sixth straight victory and just one loss in all of 2025 so far. Their defensive solidity, especially in the first half of the last match, and a burst of tries from Tom Roebuck and Freddie Steward made the difference, capitalizing on Ford’s accurate kicking[3]. England are fielding almost the same starting XV as last week, with Luke Northmore the only new face, while Argentina have overhauled their lineup to try to end England’s winning streak[5].

The match is being played in favorable weather conditions at Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, with a crowd anticipating whether Argentina can avoid a third consecutive defeat to England. England’s dominance in the head-to-head is clear, having won 22 of 28 previous encounters, including the last three[4].

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