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Argentina 24‑31 England: Contepomi Walks Out of Press Conference

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Argentina head‑coach Felipe Contepomi stormed out of his press conference after a 24‑31 defeat to England. He accused the visitors of a “lack of respect” for the music and cheering from England’s dressing room that followed the win. Rafa asked the England representative to stop the noise, but left after only four minutes, citing disrespect.

The match was a chaotic night: seven players were sin‑binned, Falklands banners were waved, and a disallowed try in the first minute of overtime would have drawn for Argentina if converted. England’s 13‑man defence held on, with the final moments sealed by Henry Slade’s tackle on Bautista Delguy. England’s head coach Steve Borthwick completed media duties but avoided discussing the ill‑discipline that cost the team earlier. He praised the team’s spirit and joked about the “negativity committee”.

In total, England received 14 yellow cards in the last eight Tests, and Contepomi’s exit added to the controversy of a match that ended England’s summer and showcased the fierce rivalry between the two sides.