Alex Coles has been named in England’s starting line-up for their second Test against Argentina, with the Northampton Saints lock starting at Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario on Saturday (12 July, kick-off: 8.40pm BST).
The 25-year-old retains his place at lock after featuring there when Steve Borthwick’s side defeated Los Pumas 35-12 last weekend, and earns his ninth international cap in the process.
“Saturday’s match in San Juan is another great challenge,” said England head coach Borthwick. “The players have trained with real focus and intensity this week, determined to keep improving in every area.
“We’re expecting a tactical battle as well as a tough, physical contest, and everyone is excited for what should be a fantastic Test match.”
The second match of England’s two-Test series against Argentina will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
England’s summer tour then concludes with a match against the USA Eagles in Washington D.C. on Saturday 19 July.
Argentina vs England
Saturday 12 July 2025
Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, San Juan
Kick-off: 8.40pm (BST)
15 Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 37 caps)
14 Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks, 5 caps)
13 Luke Northmore (Harlequins, uncapped)
12 Seb Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby, 1 cap)
11 Will Muir (Bath Rugby, 1 cap)
10 George Ford (Sale Sharks, 100 caps) – co-captain
9 Ben Spencer (Bath Rugby, 9 caps)
1 Fin Baxter (Harlequins, 12 caps)
2 Jamie George (Saracens, 102 caps) – co-captain
3 Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, 13 caps)
4 Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 32 caps)
5 Alex Coles (Northampton Saints, 8 caps)
6 Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, 12 caps)
7 Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 41 caps)
8 Tom Willis (Saracens, 7 caps)
Replacements:
16 Theo Dan (Saracens, 18 caps)
17 Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, 8 caps)
18 Asher Opoku-Fordjour (Sale Sharks, 2 caps)
19 Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins, 16 caps)
20 Guy Pepper (Bath Rugby, 1 cap)
21 Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 21 caps)
22 Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers, 19 caps)
23 Cadan Murley (Harlequins, 2 caps)
