England Suffers Key Losses for Clash Against Argentina
England faces significant challenges for Sunday’s crucial match against Argentina at Allianz Stadium, losing three key players to injury.
Coach Steve Borthwick laments the losses after the 33-19 victory over New Zealand, which has sidelined Jamie George, Ollie Lawrence, and Tom Roebuck.
Hooker George and center Lawrence are suffering hamstring problems, while wing Roebuck has a foot injury, all suffered during the match against the All Blacks.
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The absences are compounded by those of Ollie Chessum and Tommy Freeman, already ruled out due to foot and hamstring problems, respectively, which significantly reduces England’s selection options in their quest for an eleventh consecutive victory.
Noah Caluori, a teenage sensation, has been called up to the training squad as a replacement on the wing, while the forwards have been reinforced with the addition of hooker Jamie Blamire and lock Charlie Ewels.Fullback Freddie Steward, who left the match against New Zealand due to a possible concussion, has been cleared to play on Sunday.
George’s injury opens the door for Theo Dan’s first appearance in the autumn, with Luke Cowan-Dickie as the main hooker.
Lawrence’s absence is a blow, given his outstanding performance against New Zealand, but the return of Elliot Daly, recovered from a fractured forearm, provides England with an elite replacement.
Henry Arundell and Cadan Murley will compete for the wing position left by Roebuck, with the match against Argentina seemingly too soon for 19-year-old Caluori to make his debut.
Borthwick is scheduled to announce his team on Friday, but could bring the decision forward to Wednesday.
