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BBC News
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'More entertaining and competitive than expected'
2009 British and Irish Lion Ugo Monye at Marvel Stadium - "There was only one side in it for the first 20 minutes and only one side in it for the second 20."We haven't had many competitive games on this tour but I'm glad we've got this one tonight."It's definitely more entertaining and competitive than what I was expecting."
Telegraph
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
England player ratings v Argentina: Baxter comes of age as Tom Willis stars in back row
Despite being shorn of Lions players and others to injury, England got their two-match tour of Argentina off to a hugely convincing start by clinically dismantling of a strong Pumas side in La Plata on Saturday night. The 35-12 victory was packed with positives for head coach Steve Borthwick, with plenty of players – veterans and debutants alike – putting their hands up for regular starting berths. Here, Telegraph Sport runs the rule over every England performance. Give your opinion with our thumbs up/thumbs down voting tool. ARGENTINA 15. Benjamín Elizalde - 5/10 14. Rodrigo Isgró - 8/10 13. Lucio Cinti - 5/10 12. Justo Piccardo - 5/10 11. Santiago Cordero - 7/10 10. Santiago Carreras - 5/10 9. Gonzalo Bertranou - 5/10 1. Mayco Vivas - 5/10 2. Julián Montoya (capt) - 6/10 3. Pedro Delgado - 5/10 4. Lucas Paulos - 5/10 5. Pedro Rubiolo - 7/10 6. Pablo Matera - 5/10 7. Juan Martín González - 6/10 8. Facundo Isa - 6/10 Replacements - 6/10
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso included in England squad despite ban after high tackle
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has earned inclusion in a 36-man England squad to travel to Argentina and the United States despite being banned for the first two matches of the tour. The wing has been given a two-match suspension after being sent off for a high tackle in the England XV fixture against France. Advertisement It means the 22-year-old will miss the two Tests against the Pumas, though Steve Borthwick has still elected to take him to the Americas with a view to featuring against the USA in Washington on Saturday 19 July. Feyi-Waboso had not played since December due to injury before starting in the 26-24 defeat at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday. There are 10 uncapped inclusions in a group of 20 forwards and 16 caps, including Premiership-winning Bath trio Guy Pepper, Max Ojomoh and Will Muir. Gloucester's Charlie Atkinson, Arthur Clark and Seb Atkinson will also press for debuts, along with Northampton's Emmanuel Iyogun, Sale's Joe Carpenter and Harlequins centres Luke Northmore and Oscar Beard. Advertisement Hooker Jamie George and fly half George Ford have been named as co-captain with the latter in line to win his 100th international cap in the first Test in Buenos Aires on 5 July. 'The three-Test series is a huge challenge and a valuable opportunity for the continued development of this squad,' said head coach Borthwick. George Ford is in line to win his 100th cap (Getty Images) 'For some of the younger players, this will be their first experience of touring overseas with England. Travelling together helps strengthen team bonds and offers a valuable chance for new players to integrate into our environment. 'It's an exciting test for us, and we're looking forward to seeing how we continue to evolve as a team.' Advertisement Openside flanker Sam Underhill and centre Henry Slade are among the other experienced inclusions in a young squad named in the absence of England's Lions contingent. England's 36-player squad Forwards: Fin Baxter (Harlequins, 11 caps) Arthur Clark (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped) Alex Coles (Northampton Saints, 7 caps) Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins, 15 caps) Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, 11 caps) Theo Dan (Saracens, 17 caps) Trevor Davison (Northampton Saints, 2 caps) Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 20 caps) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 31 caps) Jamie George (Saracens, 101 caps) – co-captain Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, 12 caps) Advertisement Ted Hill (Bath Rugby, 4 caps) Nick Isiekwe (Saracens, 15 caps) Emmanuel Iyogun (Northampton Saints, uncapped) Curtis Langdon (Northampton Saints, 2 caps) Asher Opoku-Fordjour (Sale Sharks, 1 cap) Guy Pepper (Bath Rugby, uncapped) Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, 7 caps) Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 40 caps) Tom Willis (Saracens, 6 caps) Backs: Charlie Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped) Seb Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped) Oscar Beard (Harlequins, uncapped) Joe Carpenter (Sale Sharks, uncapped) Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs, 8 caps) George Ford (Sale Sharks, 99 caps) – co-captain Will Muir (Bath Rugby, uncapped) Advertisement Cadan Murley (Harlequins, 1 cap) Luke Northmore (Harlequins, uncapped) Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby, uncapped) Harry Randall (Bristol Bears, 13 caps) Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks, 4 caps) Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 72 caps) Ben Spencer (Bath Rugby, 8 caps) Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 36 caps) Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers, 18 caps) Not considered for selection: Joe Batley (Bristol Bears), Fraser Dingwall (Northampton Saints), George Furbank (Northampton Saints), Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby), Alex Lozowski (Saracens), George Martin (Leicester Tigers), Ollie Sleightholme (Northampton Saints).
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso picked for England tour despite two-match ban
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been included in England's squad for the summer tour of Argentina and the US despite a suspension that rules him out of two of the three fixtures. Feyi-Waboso was sent off after 33 minutes of his first appearance in six months during an England XV's 26-24 defeat by France at Twickenham on Saturday. He endured a torrid comeback, twice dropping the ball before he was sent to the sin-bin for his clothesline tackle on the French fly-half Antoine Hastoy – his yellow card subsequently upgraded to red. Advertisement On Sunday, Feyi-Waboso was handed a three-match ban, which will be reduced to two provided he completes 'tackle school'. As a result, the 22-year-old wing misses the two Tests against Argentina next month but is available to face USA in Washington. Related: Lions warn Joe Schmidt over Wallabies player release for tour matches If his inclusion in the 36-man squad – co-captained by Jamie George and George Ford – is a surprise, it demonstrates just how important a player Steve Borthwick considers Feyi-Waboso. Before last Saturday, he had not played since December because of a shoulder injury after his return was delayed amid confusion as to whether he would undergo surgery. It is understood, however, that Borthwick sees value in having Feyi-Waboso with the squad in Argentina with an eye on the future as well as to provide competition to the other wings in training with Will Muir, Cadan Murley and Tom Roebuck selected. Feyi-Waboso's inclusion means he will stay fresh should the British & Irish Lions come calling but, as things stand, his ban does not expire until after Andy Farrell's side have played their first Test against Australia. Advertisement Feyi-Waboso was handed an enhanced contract by the Rugby Football Union last October and is sure to be on the list that Borthwick names after the summer tour. That England do not have their usual week's training camp before their autumn Tests may also explain why the head coach believes Feyi-Waboso warrants a place in the summer squad. Forwards (20): F Baxter (Harlequins), A Clark (Gloucester), A Coles (Northampton), C Cunningham-South (Harlequins), B Curry (Sale), T Dan (Saracens), T Davison (Northampton), A Dombrandt (Harlequins), C Ewels (Bath), J George (Saracens, co-capt), J Heyes (Leicester), T Hill (Bath), N Isiekwe (Saracens), E Iyogun (Northampton) C Langdon (Northampton), A Opoku-Fordjour (Sale), G Pepper (Bath), B Rodd (Sale), S Underhill (Bath), T Willis (Saracens). Backs (16): C Atkinson (Gloucester), S Atkinson (Gloucester), O Beard (Harlequins), J Carpenter (Sale), I Feyi-Waboso (Exeter), G Ford (Sale, co-capt), W Muir (Bath), C Murley (Harlequins), L Northmore (Harlequins), M Ojomoh (Bath), H Randall (Bristol), T Roebuck (Sale), H Slade (Exeter), B Spencer (Bath), F Steward (Leicester), J van Poortvliet (Leicester). Elsewhere, Borthwick has made two changes to the squad that was announced last Monday to prepare for the fixture last weekend. Ben Curry comes in for Jack Kenningham while Raffi Quirke is replaced by Harry Randall. Both Curry and Randall were with the squad for rehabilitation last week but have been deemed fit to make the touring party. George Furbank and Fraser Dingwall were also rehabbing last week but have not been considered for selection. Advertisement In total, Borthwick has selected 10 uncapped players with Muir joined by Bath teammates Max Ojomoh and Guy Pepper. The Gloucester trio of Seb Atkinson, Charlie Atkinson and Arthur Clark are also selected along with Oscar Beard, Joe Carpenter, Luke Northmore and Emmanuel Iyogun. 'The three-Test series is a huge challenge and a valuable opportunity for the continued development of this squad,' Borthwick said. 'For some of the younger players, this will be their first experience of touring overseas with England. Travelling together helps strengthen team bonds and offers a valuable chance for new players to integrate into our environment.'
The Guardian
23-06-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso picked for England tour despite two-match ban
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been included in England's squad for the summer tour of Argentina and the US despite a suspension that rules him out of two of the three fixtures. Feyi-Waboso was sent off after 33 minutes of his first appearance in six months during an England XV's 26-24 defeat by France at Twickenham on Saturday. He endured a torrid comeback, twice dropping the ball before he was sent to the sin-bin for his clothesline tackle on the French fly-half Antoine Hastoy – his yellow card subsequently upgraded to red. On Sunday, Feyi-Waboso was handed a three-match ban, which will be reduced to two provided he completes 'tackle school'. As a result, the 22-year-old wing misses the two Tests against Argentina next month but is available to face USA in Washington. If his inclusion in the 36-man squad – co-captained by Jamie George and George Ford – is a surprise, it demonstrates just how important a player Steve Borthwick considers Feyi-Waboso. Before last Saturday, he had not played since December because of a shoulder injury after his return was delayed amid confusion as to whether he would undergo surgery. It is understood, however, that Borthwick sees value in having Feyi-Waboso with the squad in Argentina with an eye on the future as well as to provide competition to the other wings in training with Will Muir, Cadan Murley and Tom Roebuck selected. Feyi-Waboso's inclusion means he will stay fresh should the British & Irish Lions come calling but, as things stand, his ban does not expire until after Andy Farrell's side have played their first Test against Australia. Feyi-Waboso was handed an enhanced contract by the Rugby Football Union last October and is sure to be on the list that Borthwick names after the summer tour. That England do not have their usual week's training camp before their autumn Tests may also explain why the head coach believes Feyi-Waboso warrants a place in the summer squad. Forwards (20): F Baxter (Harlequins), A Clark (Gloucester), A Coles (Northampton), C Cunningham-South (Harlequins), B Curry (Sale), T Dan (Saracens), T Davison (Northampton), A Dombrandt (Harlequins), C Ewels (Bath), J George (Saracens, co-capt), J Heyes (Leicester), T Hill (Bath), N Isiekwe (Saracens), E Iyogun (Northampton) C Langdon (Northampton), A Opoku-Fordjour (Sale), G Pepper (Bath), B Rodd (Sale), S Underhill (Bath), T Willis (Saracens). Backs (16): C Atkinson (Gloucester), S Atkinson (Gloucester), O Beard (Harlequins), J Carpenter (Sale), I Feyi-Waboso (Exeter), G Ford (Sale, co-capt), W Muir (Bath), C Murley (Harlequins), L Northmore (Harlequins), M Ojomoh (Bath), H Randall (Bristol), T Roebuck (Sale), H Slade (Exeter), B Spencer (Bath), F Steward (Leicester), J van Poortvliet (Leicester). Elsewhere, Borthwick has made two changes to the squad that was announced last Monday to prepare for the fixture last weekend. Ben Curry comes in for Jack Kenningham while Raffi Quirke is replaced by Harry Randall. Both Curry and Randall were with the squad for rehabilitation last week but have been deemed fit to make the touring party. George Furbank and Fraser Dingwall were also rehabbing last week but have not been considered for selection. Sign up to The Breakdown The latest rugby union news and analysis, plus all the week's action reviewed after newsletter promotion In total, Borthwick has selected 10 uncapped players with Muir joined by Bath teammates Max Ojomoh and Guy Pepper. The Gloucester trio of Seb Atkinson, Charlie Atkinson and Arthur Clark are also selected along with Oscar Beard, Joe Carpenter, Luke Northmore and Emmanuel Iyogun. 'The three-Test series is a huge challenge and a valuable opportunity for the continued development of this squad,' Borthwick said. 'For some of the younger players, this will be their first experience of touring overseas with England. Travelling together helps strengthen team bonds and offers a valuable chance for new players to integrate into our environment.'
