Rugby Union Weekly England survive Argentina scare for 11th straight win
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Nov 23, 2025 England narrowly triumphed over Argentina, achieving a clean sweep in their autumn series. Max Ojomoh shone on his second cap, impressing with a try and assists, raising questions about England's center options. The panel debated England's resilience against Argentina's comeback and the impact of tactical kicking. Head coach Steve Borthwick highlighted squad depth and the team's progress as they look ahead to the Six Nations, while discussing the challenges posed by officiating and varying league standards.
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Kicking Game Creates Scoring Opportunities
- England's kicking and aerial contest yield consistent points by creating turnovers and long-range line breaks.
- Max Ojomoh's try exemplified converting contested kicks into quick scoring chances.
Autumn Fatigue Affects Performance
- Fatigue showed across top teams during consecutive high-intensity matches this autumn.
- Chris Ashton argues four back-to-back Tests at this level drains players and reduces game tempo.
Pick Specialists For Marginal Gains
- Select players for specific contesting skills, such as aerial competition, even if they lack game time.
- Chris Ashton highlights selectors value specialists like Tom Roebuck for marginal game-changing skills.