England ready to take on mighty teams in the Rugby World Cup 2023? After getting humiliating drubbings from Wales, Ireland and Fiji, the question being asked is if Steve Borthwick’s team is simply not prepared. An opening weekend victory in Marseille will spur England and their fans may pin their hopes on the team.
On the other hand, Argentina are full of confidence after July’s victory over Australia and they are confident of topping Pool D. But they have suffered a narrow defeat to defending champions South Africa as well. Coach Michael Cheika has ambitions of at least reaching the semifinals like they have done in 2007 and 2015.
The England vs. Argentina game will be held on Saturday, September 9. It will begin at 8 p.m. BST. The match will be played at Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
ITV 1 will broadcast the game live in the UK. It will also be available for live streaming on ITVX App and its website.
England captain Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola are suspended and so they will miss the match. Anthony Watson and Jack van Poortvliet are injured and they have been ruled out. The participation of Elliot Daly, Tom Curry, George Martin and Kyle Sinckler is doubtful.
Argentina have no injury problems and their star player Leicester hooker Julian Montoya may outperform many players in the world cup.
The Pumas emerged victorious at the Autumn Test at Twickenham last year. England have won 19 games against Argentina and the South Americans have won only 5 games. One match has been drawn.
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