Jamie George vows to lead England off pitch if racial abuse occurs
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 2:46 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Jamie George, captain of England, stated his intention to lead the team off the field if racial abuse resurfaces during Saturday's match against Argentina in Santiago del Estero. This threat comes after incidents in their previous encounter in San Juan, where players Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Chandler Cunningham-South were targeted by fans. A World Rugby investigation acknowledged the occurrence of racial discrimination, although local authorities assured that it was an isolated event. George expressed strong feelings against discrimination and confirmed ongoing discussions with teammates of diverse backgrounds to establish a reactive plan. The match is part of rugby's Nations Championship, with England seeking to maintain their winning streak in recent encounters with Argentina.
- •George will lead England off if racial abuse happens again.
- •Previous incident involved Opoku-Fordjour and Cunningham-South.
- •World Rugby confirmed racial discrimination occurred in 2025.
- •George is consulting with teammates on a response plan.
- •Match is part of the Nations Championship next weekend.
"Jamie George has threatened to lead his England team off the pitch against the Pumas on Saturday if there is a recurrence of the racial abuse that marred their last appearance in Argentina.
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