Monday, November 11, 2013

Argentina tour / Investec Challenge

 Chris Robshaw the England captain lifts the trophy following his sides victory during the QBE International match between England and Argentina at Twickenham Stadium on November 9, 2013 in London, England.
(November 8, 2013 - Source: Clive Rose/Getty Images Europe)
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England made it two wins from two in their November series on Saturday, sealing a 31-12 victory over Argentina.
It wasn't pretty, particularly in the second-half as the hosts only troubled the scorers in the final minutes after what was a decent opening spell.
Questions will be asked of his team by head coach Stuart Lancaster as to what happened at the turnaround to cause such a slump in form.
But credit must also go to the Pumas, who were a different side after the interval, as they looked to eat into the sizeable 24-6 half-time scoreline.
As mentioned, Argentina looked a shadow of their best in the first-half as England took them on up front, leading to gaps being created on the fringe.
However, the second 40 minutes would see the English fail to add to their three first period tries which will be a concern ahead of New Zealand.
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 Ben Morgan of England breaks clear to score a try during the QBE International match between England and Argentina at Twickenham Stadium on November 9, 2013 in London, England.
(November 8, 2013 - Source: Clive Rose/Getty Images Europe)
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 Julio Farias Cabello of Argentina reaches for the ball in the line-out during the QBE International match between England and Argentina at Twickenham Stadium on November 9, 2013 in London, England.
(November 8, 2013 - Source: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Europe)
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Man of the match: Tough seeing as few players stood out for the full game but we go forTom Wood, who continues to shine. His rangy yet powerful style was again prominent.
Moment of the match: Half-time...what happened at the break to see such a turnaround?
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Courtney Lawes (L) of England and Julio Farias Cabello (R) of Argentina challenge for the ball at a lineout during the QBE International match between England and Argentina at Twickenham Stadium on November 9, 2013 in London, England.
(November 8, 2013 - Source: Clive Rose/Getty Images Europe)
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next test:
16 Nov
Wales v Argentina
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England v New Zealand
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