New Faces and Records as England Takes on Argentina

Seb Atkinson and Will Muir will debut for England as they face Argentina in La Plata, with coach Steve Borthwick naming George Ford and Jamie George as co-captains. Regular squad members are absent due to the British & Irish Lions tour, presenting an opportunity for Borthwick to build "test match animals."

Ford, reaching his 100th cap, is celebrated as a standout player and co-captains alongside Jamie George. The squad features notable pairings, including Ben Spencer and Ford in the half-back positions, and Atkinson joining Henry Slade in the midfield. Key positions are filled, with a formidable front row and eager substitutes.

Borthwick acknowledges Argentina's recent victory against the British & Irish Lions as a formidable challenge. While England fields a squad without several regulars, history favors them, having never lost a test series to Argentina.

(With inputs from agencies.)