England round off their autumn with the aim of clinching an 11th successive victory when they host Argentina on Sunday.
Here, we look at five talking points heading into the Allianz Stadium clash.
On the rise
A year after Steve Borthwick was given public backing by the Rugby Football Union as England slumped to five consecutive Test defeats, the head coach has overseen a remarkable turnaround. By the end of the weekend his team could be positioned second in the global rankings with notable wins against France and New Zealand in the bank. Overcoming Argentina would leave their loss to Ireland in Dublin at the start of the Six Nations as the only blemish of 2025.
Midfield reshuffle
England have been forced into a late change that further tests their midfield depth. Max Ojomoh slots in at inside centre as a replacement for Fraser Dingwall, who has been ruled out by a side strain to follow Ollie Lawrence, Tommy Freeman and Seb Atkinson into the treatment room. Ojomoh’s second cap is the platform for the skilful and dynamic 25-year-old to show the “swagger” described by captain Maro Itoje belongs in the Test arena against top opposition having made his debut against the USA during the summer.
Still going strong
Elliot Daly makes his comeback from the fractured forearm sustained on British and Irish Lions duty on July 2 knowing his value to England has rarely been higher. He will turn 35 during the 2027 World Cup yet has been told by Borthwick that he remains an important player for the tournament in Australia and beyond. A star in the early games of the Lions tour until injury struck, his ability to cover wing, full-back and outside centre makes him indispensable for a major tournament with his 73 caps of experience also a key asset in a young backline.
Spencer’s patience rewarded
Alex Mitchell is England’s first-choice scrum-half but Ben Spencer has edged ahead of the chasing pack and is given his first start of the autumn. Reprising the half-back partnership with George Ford that served Borthwick well during the two Tests in Argentina in July, Spencer has the opportunity to show Twickenham why the leadership skills developed as Bath captain, strength in defence and kicking off both feet have propelled him ahead of Raffi Quirke and injured duo Jack van Poortvliet and Harry Randall. The 33-year-old has had to show patience in a Test career that numbers 13 caps and began in 2018, but it is paying off now.
Beware the Pumas
England have beaten Argentina twice already this year and dominate the rivalry with 23 wins in 29 contests, but the Pumas have presented ample evidence in 2025 that they are a real threat to the winning run compiled by Borthwick. Victory over the British and Irish Lions, New Zealand and Australia and a narrow loss to South Africa highlight the danger they pose. Against Scotland last Sunday they battled back from a 21-0 deficit to prevail 33-24 and they are one triumph away from a successful end-of-year tour, providing additional motivation to cause an upset.