Flyhalf George Ford was instrumental in England’s win over Argentina in La Plata on Saturday night.

The Test centurion kicked 15 points and assisted one of England’s four tries as Steve Borthwick’s side claimed a famous 32-12 victory before next Saturday’s second and final Test of the series.

The hosts trailed 22-0 after 50 minutes before crossing twice in a disappointing performance after beating the British and Irish Lions in their last game.

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“We just wanted to perform well and win today. It’s all about the team. It’s a great win for us,” Ford told Sky Sports.

“We know Argentina are going to come back at us next week and it’s a challenge we look forward to,” he added.

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi made seven changes from last month’s win over the Lions as No 8 Facundo Isa started the game in his first international appearance since October 2023.

England boss Borthwick was without 13 first-choice players away with the Lions, including captain Maro Itoje, as centre Seb Atkinson and winger Will Muir made their international debuts.

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32-Year-old Ford ran out on his own in front of a packed crowd at a hostile Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi before kick-off as he became the eighth male player to reach a century of England Test appearances, having made his debut in 2014.

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