Chris Ashton Former England wing on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
England were too tight at the ruck, not enough width and when it goes wide you are guessing as to who can get there. Argentina straight back into this game.
Paul Grayson Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
The scrum was traditionally an Argentine strength, not so much these days but they have developed their game so much since entering the Rugby Championship.
Get Involvedpublished at 17:10 GMT 23 November 2025
17:10 GMT 23 November 2025
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Sunday kick-offs in international rugby just don't work. Atmosphere is so flat… it reduces the intensity. Friday night or any time on a Saturday after 3pm please.
'England in great position to pull away'published at 17:09 GMT 23 November 2025
17:09 GMT 23 November 2025
HT: England 17-3 Argentina
Chris Jones BBC rugby union correspondent at Allianz Stadium
Not much of a spectacle with both teams relentlessly going to the air, but it’s a sign of England’s huge improvement that they have been ruthless with taking their opportunities. At 17-3 they are in a great position to pull away in the final quarter.
'England are in a dominant position'published at 17:06 GMT 23 November 2025
17:06 GMT 23 November 2025
HT: England 17-3 Argentina
Paul Grayson Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
They have to find a way in taking what Argentina are giving them, the long kicking game which is forcing them back. England are sticking to their plan, good box kicking from Spencer, chasing well, but if Argentina's only ambition is to kick long, it will look like this for the rest of the game.
England are in a dominant position but if they want to get the crowd to their feet, they have to play ball in hand close to their own line.
Itoje works the roompublished at 17:03 GMT 23 November 2025
17:03 GMT 23 November 2025
HT: England 17-3 Argentina
Mike Henson BBC Sport at Allianz Stadium
There is an ambassadorial posting somewhere for Maro Itoje when he hangs up the boots.
As the teams head down the tunnel for the break, the England captain cosies up to referee Pierre Brousset to ask if there is anything the official needs from his team in the second half.
The Frenchman asks Itoje to make sure Ellis Genge stays straight at the scrum. Itoje earnestly assures him that the message will be passed on.
SpencerMitchell 61', substituted for Mitchell at 61 minutes
Number
1
1, Genge
GengeBaxter 51', substituted for Baxter at 51 minutes
Number
2
2, Cowan-Dickie
Cowan-DickieDan 72', substituted for Dan at 72 minutes
Number
3
3, Opoku-Fordjour
Opoku-FordjourStuart 51', substituted for Stuart at 51 minutes
Number
4
4, Itoje
ItojeEwels 72', substituted for Ewels at 72 minutes
Number
5
5, Coles
Coles80', Yellow card at 80 minutes
Number
6
6, Pepper
PepperPollock 51', substituted for Pollock at 51 minutes
Number
7
7, Underhill
UnderhillT Curry 51', substituted for T Curry at 51 minutes
Number
8
8, Earl
Earl
Substitutes
home team, England
Number
16
16, Dan
Dan
Number
17
17, Baxter
Baxter
Number
18
18, Stuart
Stuart
Number
19
19, Ewels
Ewels
Number
20
20, T Curry
T Curry
Number
21
21, Pollock
Pollock
Number
22
22, Mitchell
Mitchell
Number
23
23, M Smith
M Smith
away team, Argentina
Starting lineup
Number
15
15, Mallia
Mallia
Number
14
14, Isgro
Isgro
Number
13
13, Moroni
Moroni
Number
12
12, Piccardo
Piccardo
Number
11
11, Delguy
Delguy
Number
10
10, Albornoz
AlbornozCarreras 9', substituted for Carreras at 9 minutesAlbornoz 22', substituted for Albornoz at 22 minutesCarreras 51', substituted for Carreras at 51 minutes
Number
9
9, Cruz
CruzMoyano 51', substituted for Moyano at 51 minutes
Number
1
1, Gallo
GalloWenger 61', substituted for Wenger at 61 minutes
Number
2
2, Montoya
MontoyaRuiz 67', substituted for Ruiz at 67 minutes
Number
3
3, Delgado
DelgadoRapetti 46', substituted for Rapetti at 46 minutes
Number
4
4, Petti Pagadizabal
Petti PagadizabalMolina 61', substituted for Molina at 61 minutes
Number
5
5, Rubiolo
Rubiolo
Number
6
6, Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Number
7
7, Kremer
KremerMatera 46', substituted for Matera at 46 minutesKremer 53', substituted for Kremer at 53 minutesMatera 65', substituted for Matera at 65 minutes
Number
8
8, Grondona
GrondonaOviedo 46', substituted for Oviedo at 46 minutes
SpencerMitchell 61', substituted for Mitchell at 61 minutes
Number
1
1, Genge
GengeBaxter 51', substituted for Baxter at 51 minutes
Number
2
2, Cowan-Dickie
Cowan-DickieDan 72', substituted for Dan at 72 minutes
Number
3
3, Opoku-Fordjour
Opoku-FordjourStuart 51', substituted for Stuart at 51 minutes
Number
4
4, Itoje
ItojeEwels 72', substituted for Ewels at 72 minutes
Number
5
5, Coles
Coles80', Yellow card at 80 minutes
Number
6
6, Pepper
PepperPollock 51', substituted for Pollock at 51 minutes
Number
7
7, Underhill
UnderhillT Curry 51', substituted for T Curry at 51 minutes
Number
8
8, Earl
Earl
Substitutes
Number
16
16, Dan
Dan
Number
17
17, Baxter
Baxter
Number
18
18, Stuart
Stuart
Number
19
19, Ewels
Ewels
Number
20
20, T Curry
T Curry
Number
21
21, Pollock
Pollock
Number
22
22, Mitchell
Mitchell
Number
23
23, M Smith
M Smith
away team, Argentina
Starting lineup
Number
15
15, Mallia
Mallia
Number
14
14, Isgro
Isgro
Number
13
13, Moroni
Moroni
Number
12
12, Piccardo
Piccardo
Number
11
11, Delguy
Delguy
Number
10
10, Albornoz
AlbornozCarreras 9', substituted for Carreras at 9 minutesAlbornoz 22', substituted for Albornoz at 22 minutesCarreras 51', substituted for Carreras at 51 minutes
Number
9
9, Cruz
CruzMoyano 51', substituted for Moyano at 51 minutes
Number
1
1, Gallo
GalloWenger 61', substituted for Wenger at 61 minutes
Number
2
2, Montoya
MontoyaRuiz 67', substituted for Ruiz at 67 minutes
Number
3
3, Delgado
DelgadoRapetti 46', substituted for Rapetti at 46 minutes
Number
4
4, Petti Pagadizabal
Petti PagadizabalMolina 61', substituted for Molina at 61 minutes
Number
5
5, Rubiolo
Rubiolo
Number
6
6, Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Number
7
7, Kremer
KremerMatera 46', substituted for Matera at 46 minutesKremer 53', substituted for Kremer at 53 minutesMatera 65', substituted for Matera at 65 minutes
Number
8
8, Grondona
GrondonaOviedo 46', substituted for Oviedo at 46 minutes