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Henry Pollock taunts Argentina fans ahead of England rugby clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:06 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Henry Pollock taunts Argentina fans ahead of England rugby clash

Summary

Henry Pollock, part of the England rugby team, provocatively interacted with Argentine fans on July 16 while leaving their hotel in Buenos Aires. This encounter occurred before England's Nations Championship match against Argentina, which is set for July 19. Pollock, who was on the bench for the upcoming game, made a thumbs-down gesture at the fans. His actions follow a recent semi-final match, where Argentina's football team eliminated England from the FIFA World Cup. Some England players opted not to wear national jerseys in Buenos Aires due to concerns over potential hostility.

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By the Numbers

•Pollock shushed Argentine supporters while leaving his hotel.
•England and Argentina face off on July 19 in Santiago del Estero.
•Pollock scored three tries against Fiji but remains on the bench.
•The match follows Argentina's recent win over Wales in San Juan.
•England players avoided wearing jerseys due to safety concerns.

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Henry Pollock, the boisterous England back row, taunted a group of Argentine fans before the Fifa World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday.
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