Harlequins centre Luke Northmore will make his England debut on Saturday towards Argentina, as the one alternative made by Steve Borthwick from the facet that triumphed over the Pumas final week.
Northmore will substitute Henry Slade, who performed the whole match in La Plata regardless of breaking his hand.
The 28-year-old Harlequin has been a perennial member of England squads relationship again to Borthwick’s predecessor Eddie Jones, however has needed to wait till now to obtain his first cap.
Off the again of a vastly spectacular 35-12 win towards Felipe Contepomi’s Pumas, who had knocked over the British & Irish Lions two weeks earlier than, it’s comprehensible why Borthwick has determined to stay with a successful formulation.
“Saturday’s match in San Juan is another great challenge,” said Borthwick. “The players have trained with real focus and intensity this week, determined to keep improving in every area.
“We’re expecting a tactical battle as well as a tough, physical contest, and everyone is excited for what should be a fantastic Test match.”
England XV
15. Freddie Steward
14. Tom Roebuck
13. Luke Northmore
12. Seb Atkinson
11. Will Muir
10. George Ford – co-captain
9. Ben Spencer
1. Fin Baxter
2. Jamie George – co-captain
3. Joe Heyes
4. Charlie Ewels
5. Alex Coles
6. Ben Curry
7. Sam Underhill
8. Tom Willis
Replacements
16. Theo Dan
17. Bevan Rodd
18. Asher Opoku-Fordjour
19. Chandler Cunningham-South
20. Man Pepper
21. Alex Dombrandt
22. Jack van Poortvliet
23. Cadan Murley
