Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi expressed his frustration with England following a tense press conference after the Pumas fell to a narrow 31-24 defeat in Santiago del Estero. Contepomi accused the England team of displaying a “lack of respect” as their players celebrated next door, prompting him to walk out of the press conference.

The incident unfolded as Contepomi requested the English representative to silence the jubilant noise, which included music and cheering. When his request went unheeded, he left the room, citing the disrespectful atmosphere.

Argentina faced a controversial moment late in the match when a potential game-tying try by Bautista Delguy was disallowed after a review determined it was grounded out of play thanks to a remarkable tackle by Henry Slade.

The match itself was a rollercoaster, with England establishing a 19-3 lead by halftime and withstanding two comeback attempts from Argentina.

England's head coach Steve Borthwick praised his players for their resilience, highlighting the leadership of Jamie George and the team's spirit. Borthwick remarked on the drama typical of matches between England and Argentina, noting Slade's tackle as a testament to the players' determination.

Despite the victory, England's discipline came under scrutiny, as they had four players sent to the sin-bin: Jack van Poortvliet, Alex Coles, Henry Pollock, and Emmanuel Iyogun. Borthwick defended his team against criticism, emphasizing their performance and hard work throughout the season, rather than focusing on negative aspects.