England Begin Americas Rugby Tour Against Argentina, Ford Earns 100th Cap

England has begun their summer rugby tour with a two-Test series against Argentina, starting in La Plata, before concluding with a match against the USA in Washington DC. The England squad, led by co-captains George Ford, who is earning his 100th cap, and Jamie George, is missing 13 key players due to the British & Irish Lions tour, resulting in a relatively inexperienced side with new faces like Seb Atkinson and Will Muir making their debuts. Head coach Steve Borthwick views the tour as a crucial opportunity for developing younger players and building team cohesion despite the challenge posed by a strong Argentine side. Argentina, ranked fifth in the world, recently secured a landmark victory over the British & Irish Lions and have also recorded historic wins against top teams like New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia, making them formidable opponents. England’s history against Argentina is positive, with no previous test series losses, but Argentina's recent form, including their Lions upset, suggests a home win is plausible. The series is seen as a test of resilience and growth for England’s emerging talent against a Pumas side confident from recent upsets.