England vs Argentina player ratings as Eddie Jones side started their 2022 Autumn Nations Series with an unexpected 30-29 defeat at Twickenham.
Joe Cokansiga’s first half try combined with the boot of Owen Farrell gave the men in black a 16-12 lead at the break with Emiliano Boffelli slotting four penalties for the Pumas.
A Wonderful start to the second-half saw Boffelli finished off a well worked move before Santiago Carreras controversial score made it 24-16 to the visitors.
Replacement Jack van Poortvliet scored for England with pretty much his first touch to get the hosts back within touching distance before Farrell with a penalty gave them a slender lead.
Two Boffelli penalties kept the Pumas ahead for the win with Farrell responding with a three-pointer of his own, 29-30.
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KEY STATS:
- Most carries: Billy Vunipola – 15
- Most metres: Joe Cokanasiga – 87
- Most tackles: Tom Curry – 8
- Missed tackles: Alex Coles – 2
- Offloads: Manu Tuilagi – 2
- Turnovers won: Tom Curry – 1
- Defenders beaten: Billy Vunipola – 3
England vs Argentina player ratings:
In five words or less.
15. Freddie Steward – 8/10
Perfection. Most consistent player.
14. Jack Nowell – 5
Chased well. Not much else.
13. Manu Tuilagi – 6
Bosh. Ended a Puma.
12. Owen Farrell – 7
Perfect from the tee.
11. Joe Cokanasiga – 7
Powerhouse for try.
