England Hold Nerve for Historic Autumn Clean Sweep
England completed their first four-Test autumn Twickenham clean sweep since 2016 with a nail-biting 27-23 victory over Argentina, securing their 11th successive win of a highly successful calendar year. Despite a spirited second-half comeback from the Pumas, Steve Borthwick's side demonstrated remarkable resilience to maintain their perfect autumn record.
Ojomoh Shines on Home Debut
The match saw Max Ojomoh deliver an outstanding performance on his first home start, scoring a sharp early try and providing crucial assists for both Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Henry Slade. England's gameplan was clear from the outset, employing a direct, kick-heavy approach that initially kept Argentina's running threats at bay.
George Ford's boot proved instrumental once again, contributing 12 points including a trademark drop-goal that has become a speciality of this England side. The hosts raced into an early 10-0 lead within the first ten minutes, with Ford's drop-goal followed quickly by Ojomoh's opportunist score after Argentine defenders failed to deal with a loose ball.
Argentina Fightback Creates Tense Finale
England's second try showcased their tactical precision, with Ford slipping the ball inside to Ojomoh, who delivered a perfect cross-kick to the unmarked Feyi-Waboso on the right wing. However, Argentina refused to capitulate, mounting a formidable second-half comeback that brought them within a single point with 15 minutes remaining.
The Pumas scored through Justo Piccardo early in the second half, capitalising on Juan Martín González's midfield break, while Rodrigo Isgró crossed for a late consolation try. England's bench ultimately proved decisive, providing fresh impetus when needed most, with Slade's 66th-minute try - again created by Ojomoh - restoring crucial breathing space.
The victory completes England's most successful autumn campaign since Eddie Jones's first year in charge, demonstrating the team's growing ability to find a way to win even when not at their fluent best. While the performance lacked the polish of previous autumn victories, the result underscores the team's developing mental toughness and strategic flexibility under Borthwick's leadership.
