England team named for Argentina

4 Nov 2022 | 3 min |

Eddie Jones has named his side for England's opening Autumn Nations Series Test against Argentina.

England host Los Pumas on Sunday 6 November (KO 2:15pm) in the first of four Tests to be played at Twickenham Stadium.

Owen Farrell will captain the side from inside centre. Manu Tuilagi returns at outside centre, Marcus Smith is at fly half and Ben Youngs is named scrum half. Vice-captain Jack Nowell is on the right wing, Joe Cokanasiga is on the left wing and Freddie Steward is at full back.

There is an England debut for Alex Coles at lock, with Jonny Hill alongside. Vice-captain Ellis Genge makes up the front row alongside Kyle Sinckler and hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie. Maro Itoje and Tom Curry are named as flankers and Billy Vunipola is No. 8.

David Ribbans is also in line to make his England debut after being named as a finisher, alongside Jack Singleton who could make his first England appearance since 2019. Mako Vunipola, Joe Heyes, Sam Simmonds, Jack Willis, Jack van Poortvliet and Henry Slade complete the 23.

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"It’s been a really good week of preparation and I’ve been very pleased with the squad’s attitude," said Jones. "They’ve shown real work ethic and a determination to improve and our leaders, Owen, Ellis and Jack have really lifted the team.

"We’re looking forward to a great game of rugby at a full Twickenham Stadium against a very good Argentina side. It has been a tough time for rugby lately and we hope these autumn games show just what a special game it is."