Overview
- England beat Argentina 31-24 in Santiago del Estero after a dramatic overtime review, completing a 25,000-mile July tour with two wins from three Tests.
- The visitors received four yellow cards in the game, taking their 2026 total to 15 in eight Tests and forcing them to play nine minutes with only 13 players on the pitch.
- A third-minute overtime try by Bautista Delguy was overturned by TMO Brett Cronan after referee Angus Gardner initially awarded it, with Henry Slade’s last-ditch tackle central to the decision.
- Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi walked out of his post-match press conference, citing a 'lack of respect' because music and celebrations from England’s changing room could be heard and fans displayed Falklands-related banners.
- The result spares head coach Steve Borthwick immediate pressure but guarantees an RFU review of discipline and officiating that could affect England’s preparations for the Nations Championship return in November and future tournaments.