England secured a hard-fought 27-23 victory over Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday, completing a clean sweep of their autumn internationals. The win, built on a strong defensive display and clinical finishing, saw England overcome a spirited Argentine side that pushed them all the way.
Marcus Smith was the star for England, contributing 17 points with a try, two conversions, and a penalty. His try in the first half gave England a lead they never relinquished, though Argentina stayed within striking distance throughout. The visitors' tries came from Emiliano Boffelli and Juan Cruz Mallía, with Boffelli also adding 13 points from the boot.
England's defence was tested repeatedly, particularly in the second half when Argentina enjoyed periods of sustained pressure. However, the home side held firm, with key turnovers and a late penalty from Smith sealing the win. Head coach Eddie Jones praised his team's resilience, saying, 'It wasn't perfect, but we showed character to get the job done.'
The victory means England end their autumn campaign with a 100% record, having also beaten Tonga and South Africa. Attention now turns to the Six Nations, where England will look to build on this momentum. Argentina, meanwhile, will rue missed opportunities but can take heart from a competitive performance against one of the world's top sides.
