England and Argentina meet Saturday in Santiago del Estero for rugby's Nations Championship, renewing a rivalry where England holds a dominant 24-5-1 record across 30 Tests since 1981. The Pumas have conquered New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia recently, yet England has won the last five meetings and 15 of the last 16, including all five World Cup encounters.

Argentina's form is concerning: a 47-38 home loss to Scotland and a scrappy 35-21 win over struggling Wales. England arrives boosted by a heavy victory over 14-man Fiji after a five-Test losing streak. In 14 matches on Argentine soil, England has won 10 to Argentina's three.

Tension lingers from November when Felipe Contepomi accused Tom Curry of bullying and a tunnel altercation. England players avoided wearing national shirts in Buenos Aires amid football World Cup friction. Tommy Freeman expects an "angry" atmosphere, while Guy Pepper backs the squad to "shut up" the passionate home crowd.