Argentina and England: How rugby union is ‘rising’ in football-mad Argentina.

Borthwick’s side without the British and Irish Lions extended their winning streak to five against the Pumas after winning twice in Argentina last summer.

Their record – one win against England in the last 16 – must improve if they are to become a regular top-four team.

In the year Having played twice at the 30,000-capacity stadium, which opened in 2021, they welcomed England to the Estadio Unico Madre Decidades after winning both of their matches against Scotland and South Africa.

The 48-year-old added: “It’s very close to Tucuman, which is a big rugby province. I expect the right rugby crowd.”

“Hopefully, if we give them a reason to shout and sing, Argentinians are Latin people – we make noise and we like to support our teams. We hope it will be a noisy crowd.”

The last meeting between the teams in November ended in a heated exchange, with Contempomi replacing Englishman Tom Currie on the bench for Saturday’s game. “bully” He swore at him and pushed him through the Allianz Stadium tunnel.

The former 87-cap fly-half described the game as one of his side’s “greatest rivalries”, but not just any off-field clash.

“Tom Curry is a world-class player. That’s the only thing I can say,” Contepomi added.

“If I said anything that hurt or offended me, I apologize publicly, but I have nothing against it.

“It was an incident in the heat of the moment, but I don’t take it personally and I don’t want to make anything personal with Tom because I’m sure he’s a great kid.”

Given Tender In the year With Argentina pushing to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, the country’s passion for the sport could explode.

More wins against England would also help.