Van Poortvliet's last minute try seals dramatic series win for England in Argentina

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13/07/2025 00:17

2nd Test: Argentina 17-22 England
England recover from 17-14 half-time deficit to snatch win

Replacement scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet scored a try in the final minute as England claimed a 22-17 victory over hosts Argentina at the Estadio Bicentenario in San Juan on Saturday to take the series 2-0.

Argentina led 17-14 at half-time and despite heavy England pressure in their 22, George Ford's penalty was the only points scored in the first 39 minutes of the second period until Van Poortvliet scampered over from a fine break by Guy Pepper.

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