'We know what England are going to do... they play the same way all the time'

Julian Montoya has urged Argentina to round off an encouraging 2025 by springing an upset against England at Allianz Stadium on Sunday.

The Pumas are one win away from completing a successful November tour after dispatching Wales and Scotland already this month, accompanying wins over the British and Irish Lions, New Zealand and Australia earlier this year.

But they are up against an England side who are targeting an autumn clean sweep that would extend their triumphant run to 11 Tests.

“England are in great form, they know what they’re doing and they play the same way all the time,” said Argentina captain Montoya, who has appeared in all 12 of his side’s matches in 2025.

“We’ll try to impose our plan and to execute our strategy. They’re a great team but what better way to end the year than against them?

Team Form

Last 5 Games

48 - 46

23 - 18

21 - 42

31 - 20

48 - 7

27 - 23

24 - 33

28 - 52

27 - 29

67 - 30

1

Wins

2

4

Streak

1

21

Tries Scored

20

2

Points Difference

-10

2/5

First Try

2/5

1/5

First Points

2/5

1/5

Race To 10 Points

2/5

“England have a very physical pack with very strong physical formations. We already saw that in June. We have to be intense in contact and always stay on top of them.”

England have been hit hard by injuries heading into the third meeting between the nations this year, with centre Fraser Dingwall’s withdrawal from their team on Thursday the latest setback.

“England has a large squad with very good players, so whoever comes in, their level doesn’t drop,” Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi said.

“We know what they’re going to do, but there are times when they play so well that it’s difficult to counter them.”

England have been forced into a late change that further tests their midfield depth. Max Ojomoh slots in at inside centre as a replacement for Fraser Dingwall, who has been ruled out by a side strain to follow Ollie Lawrence, Tommy Freeman and Seb Atkinson into the treatment room.

Ojomoh’s second cap is the platform for the skilful and dynamic 25-year-old to show the “swagger” described by captain Maro Itoje belongs in the Test arena against top opposition having made his debut against the USA during the summer.