England's rugby squad has been dealt a significant triple injury blow ahead of their final autumn international against Argentina this Sunday at Twickenham.
Key Players Ruled Out
Ollie Lawrence, Jamie George, and Tom Roebuck have all been ruled out of the crucial fixture. The trio were forced to withdraw from this week's training squad after picking up injuries during Saturday's impressive victory over the All Blacks.
In more positive news for the side, full-back Freddie Steward has successfully passed his Head Injury Assessment and has been declared available for selection for the weekend's game.
Potential Replacements and Selection Dilemmas
The absence of try-scoring centre Ollie Lawrence presents a selection puzzle for head coach Steve Borthwick. Utility back Elliot Daly and the experienced playmaker Henry Slade are now strong contenders to fill the void in the centres.
However, Borthwick could also play what is being described as his 'trump card' by handing a midfield debut to No8 Ben Earl, a move that would certainly surprise the Pumas.
On the wing, the injury to Tom Roebuck, who joins Tommy Freeman on the unavailable list, opens the door for a potential start for one of the exciting young talents in the squad. Teenage hotshot Noah Caluori, Henry Arundell, and Cadan Murley are all now in serious contention for a starting spot against Argentina.
Looking Ahead to Twickenham
This final match of the autumn series was always going to be a challenging encounter, but the loss of three key players adds another layer of difficulty for England. All eyes will now be on the team sheet to see how Steve Borthwick reshuffles his pack and backline to secure a victorious end to their campaign at a packed Twickenham this Sunday.
