England have not often gone into a contest as such underdogs, and it’s much more shocking contemplating they reached the ultimate of the final Rugby World Cup in Japan 4 years in the past, however the ranges of optimism have by no means been decrease earlier than their opening recreation in opposition to Argentina.
While the tag of underdogs may do them some favours, underneath Steve Borthwick – who took cost of his first match in February – England have struggled. They have gained simply two of their 9 fixtures in 2023, and in the summertime nations collection, each did not promote out Twickenham, and did not beat Fiji.
England have moved out of the highlight and throughout the channel, to their base at Le Touquet in northern France in a hope that can rejuvinate a squad who conceded 30 tries of their final 9 matches, together with 12 within the competitors warm-up clashes.
The followers might be hoping England can push on from their poor yr and carry out on the very best stage, beginning off in opposition to Argentina.
Here’s all the pieces you could know forward of the sport, plus get all of the Rugby World Cup odds right here and the most recent suggestions and odds on England vs Argentina right here.
When is England vs Argentina?
England tackle Argentina of their first Rugby World Cup match of Pool D on Saturday 9 September at 8pm BST on the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
Where can I watch it?
The recreation might be proven dwell on ITV1 and streaming platform ITVX web site and app, with protection beginning at 6.45pm BST.
What is the crew information?
England might make a shock choice and choose Alex Mitchell at scrum half for the opening match. Mitchell was not within the authentic 33-man squad for the match, however was known as up following an damage to Jack van Poortvliet. It could be an enormous name by Borthwick and will see the skilled Ben Youngs and Danny Care begin on the bench.
Tom Curry is prone to come into the sided after a month out with an ankle drawback, and has not performed since Sale’s defeat within the Premiership last. While England might be with out Owen Farrell after he was dominated out following his crimson card in opposition to Wales.
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Confirmed line-ups:
England XV: Freddie Steward, Jonny May, Joe Marchant, Manu Tuilagi, Elliot Daly, George Ford, Alex Mitchell, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Dan Cole, Maro Itoje, Ollie Chessum, Courtney Lawes, Tom Curry, Ben Earl
Replacements: Theo Dan, Joe Marler, Will Stuart, George Martin, Lewis Ludlam, Danny Care, Marcus Smith, Ollie Lawrence
Argentina XV: Juan Cruz Mallia, Emiliano Boffelli, Lucio Cinti, Santiago Chocobares, Mateo Carreras, Santiago Carreras, Gonzalo Bertranou, Juan Martin Gonzalez, Marcos Kremer, Pablo Matera, Tomas Lavanini, Matias Alemanno, Francisco Gomez Kodela, Julian Montoya, Thomas Gallo
Replacements: Augustin Creevy, Joel Sclavi, Eduardo Bello, Guido Petti, Pedro Rubiolo, Rodrigo Bruni, Lautaro Bazan Velez, Matias Moroni
Odds and suggestions
England evens
Draw 17/1
Argentina 10/11
Latest match odds and suggestions.
Prediction
It might be a close-fought recreation, however there might be tries scored on each side and England will simply come out on prime. England 18-15 Argentina.
