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Jamie George Captains Unchanged England vs Argentina

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Jamie George will captain an unchanged England starting XV against Argentina in the Nations Championship, earning his 113th cap to move fourth on the all-time list. Head coach Steve Borthwick made two bench changes, adding Ben Spencer and uncapped prop Emmanuel Iyogun.

Ellis Genge and Ollie Chessum serve as vice-captains for the Santiago del Estero clash (8.10pm BST). Borthwick said the team expects a passionate atmosphere and is excited for the occasion.

The squad avoided wearing England shirts in Buenos Aires during Wednesday's FIFA World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina, unlike in Liverpool after the Fiji win. Lock Alex Coles noted they were sensible given the location, adding that football fever captures the globe like no other sport.

England's lineup features Marcus Smith at fullback, Fin Smith at fly-half, and a forward pack led by Genge and George. Replacements include Luke Cowan-Dickie, Tom Curry, and Henry Pollock. The 2026 Nations Championship summer fixtures show upcoming matches including Argentina vs England on July 18.