Los Pumas Face England in Nations Championship Rugby Showdown

The Argentine national rugby team, Los Pumas, are set to clash with England this Saturday, July 18, in a highly anticipated match of the new Nations Championship. This tournament brings together the 12 top rugby nations globally, offering a fresh stage for this historic rivalry.

The match will take place at the Madre de Ciudades stadium in Santiago del Estero, kicking off at 4:10 PM Argentine time. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN 2 and stream it via Flow, DGO, Disney+ Plan Premium, and Telecentro Play.

Los Pumas, currently third in the Southern Hemisphere standings with six points from a win and a loss, are looking to build on their recent victory against Wales. Head coach Felipe Contepomi has made two changes to the starting lineup, bringing in Mayco Vivas and Matías Moroni. The team's starting lineup includes captain Julián Montoya, Guido Petti, and Santiago Carreras, among others.

England, also with a win and a loss, enters the match after a decisive victory over Fiji. Their lineup features captain Jamie George, Ellis Genge, and Marcus Smith. Historically, England has a strong record against Argentina, with 24 wins in 31 matches. Their last encounter in November saw England narrowly win 27-23. This match marks Argentina's final home game of the tournament before they embark on a three-match away tour.