Jamie George captains England against Argentina in unchanged lineup
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Jamie George leads an unchanged England side for their Nations Championship match against Argentina on July 16. Head coach Steve Borthwick has made two adjustments to the bench, bringing in Ben Spencer and uncapped prop Emmanuel Iyogun. The squad, currently in Buenos Aires, is mindful of local sensitivities after the recent FIFA World Cup semi-final between the nations. Borthwick expressed excitement for the match, citing the anticipated passionate home support. Ellis Genge and Ollie Chessum serve as vice-captains for the clash.
- •Jamie George earns his 113th cap as captain.
- •England's lineup remains unchanged from previous matches.
- •Borthwick introduces two new players to the bench.
- •Match takes place in Santiago del Estero at 8:10pm BST.
- •England players adapt to cultural sensitivities in Argentina.
"Jamie George will captain England in an unchanged starting XV to face Argentina in the Nations Championship as players continue to avoid wearing national shirts in Buenos Aires.
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