England completed their first four-Test autumn Twickenham clean sweep since 2016 with a hard-fought 27-23 victory over Argentina, securing their 11th successive win of a highly successful calendar year.
Ojomoh Shines on Home Debut
Max Ojomoh enjoyed a spectacular first home start, scoring a sharp early try and providing assists for both Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Henry Slade in what proved to be a match-winning performance. The Bath centre capitalised on defensive errors from Argentina to open the scoring after George Ford had already landed a trademark drop-goal.
England's gameplan was clear from the outset, opting for a direct, kick-heavy approach that saw them execute 23 kicks in the first half alone. This strategy initially paid dividends as they built a 17-3 lead, with Ford pulling the strings like a conductor in top hat and tails.
Pumas Fightback Creates Tense Finish
Argentina mounted a spirited second-half comeback that left England hanging on desperately in the closing moments. Justo Piccardo's try early in the second half, converted by Tomás Albornoz, brought the Pumas back into contention at 17-10.
The visitors continued to chip away at England's lead through penalties, closing the gap to a single point with 15 minutes remaining. The tension at Twickenham became palpable as Argentina threatened to complete what would have been an extraordinary comeback victory.
Slade Seals Victory Amid Late Drama
With the game hanging in the balance, Henry Slade crossed for the decisive try with 14 minutes remaining, again created by the influential Ojomoh. Ford added a penalty to extend the lead before Argentina's Rodrigo Isgró scored a late consolation try.
The match ended in controversy with an outbreak of pushing and shoving involving Henry Pollock at the final whistle, but England held on to complete their most successful autumn campaign since Eddie Jones's first year in charge.
The victory marks England's first autumn clean sweep since 2016 and maintains their perfect record at Twickenham this year, demonstrating Steve Borthwick's side's growing ability to find ways to win even when not at their fluent best.
