According to visitors head coach Steve Borthwick, Argentina will be the “heavy favorites” in their two-test home series when they face an England without a Lions.
The Pumas, who are ranked fifth in the world, defeated the British and Irish Lions in Dublin last month, and they have also won in recent years against France, South Africa, and New Zealand.
Argentina have never won a series against England, but they are hoping to win it with a landmark victory thanks to home advantage, momentum, and the tourists’ 13 first-choice Lions players on tour in Australia.
However, Borthwick has cautioned Felipe Contepomi, the opposing number, that high pressure comes with short odds.
Argentina “play off the underdog stereotype,” according to the statement “they are not underdogs today.”
Argentina will have to deal with that, and their coaching staff will have to deal with it.
Can they handle that because it is unique to them?
Tom Curry and Sam Underhill made their debuts when England lasttoured Argentina in 2017 by making use of James Haskell, Maro Itoje, and Billy Vunipola’s absences due to Lions duty or injury.
On their way to the Rugby World Cup final, Curry and Underhill were England’s first-choice flankers by the year 2019.
England’s 36-man squad includes 10 uncapped players for the games in South America and Washington, DC, on July 19.
Borthwick claims that the elevation of the Test level in front of fervent Argentine fans will help identify those who can compete similarly at international level.
He continued, “I’m looking forward to seeing these players perform in those kinds of cauldrons,” adding.
He “is breaking every record we have,” he said.
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Borthwick has a particular interest in Seb Atkinson.
Only Saracens’ number eight Tom Willis has crossed the gainline more frequently during the Premiership’s regular season, making the 23-year-old centre a star performer for Gloucester.
Borthwick claims he has been setting new records in camp with England and that he was filmed completing a “bronco” fitness test in a quick four and eight seconds earlier this year.
The Red Roses manager, “I have enjoyed how he has played for Gloucester,” said the manager.
He is very mature, very calm, very confident, and very self-assured, according to his parents, who believe he has a good all-round skill set and is physically adept at 12 and is a jackal threat.
The United Kingdom government will soon be a step up and declare Palestine Action, a movement of young people with a conscience, a terrorist organization. Some of its members are already in prison, while others are awaiting sentencing or facing trials. Tens of thousands of people have sung “We are all Palestine Action” across the nation despite the “terrorist” label and the threat of imprisonment.
If the government’s goal was to silence people and prevent British involvement in the genocide from continuing unchecked, it has grossly miscalculated. According to a recent poll, 55% of Britons oppose Israel’s occupation of Gaza. 82 percent of those opposers claimed that Israel’s actions were genocide. Fundamentally, something is altering. There is a gaping gap between the media’s narrative and the views of ordinary people who reject ministerial nonsense and the portrayal of fascist and oppressive government policies.
I was once labeled a terrorist, just like the Palestinian Action’s rebellious youth. I joined the United Black Youth League in 1981. Although we knew it was “wrong” to build petrol bombs, we still believed in our constitutional right to defend Bradford’s population from fascist threats, whether through armed means or not. In the case known as the Bradford 12 case, I was detained alongside 11 others and charged with terrorism with a life sentence.
While our struggle was against local fascists, Palestine Action’s campaign is more successful: putting an end to the genocide committed by Israel’s neo-fascist regime with British support. They haven’t reportedly taken up arms, unlike us. Palestine Action used only nonviolent direct action in response to British complicity in genocide, where we used crude weapons in self-defense against immediate violence. I understand their outcry, and I’ve already screamed incessantly about a genocide. How many children must be shown that something is wrong? To maintain an apartheid state, how many starving families must be slaughtered?
Knowing that British weapons are used to murder Palestinians makes the pain worse. Even more repulsive is watching hypocritical politicians sway words like Keir Starmer’s defense of the genocide and the hollow phrases “Israel’s right to defend itself” now. However, as Francesca Albanese and many others have repeatedly stated, “Israel has no right to defend itself against those it occupies,” according to UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine.
Anyone associated with Palestine Action will be labeled a “terrorist” if the UK government succeeds. We were painted the same way throughout the Bradford 12 trial. We fought for a more just and just world in our own time, just like Palestine Action activists did.
The endless protests that demanded an end to a never-ending war and justice for Palestine failed to lead to Palestine Action. According to them, Palestine Action is a direct action movement that is committed to end Israel’s genocidal and apartheid regime. We target Israeli military-industrial complex supporters with disruptive strategies, making it impossible for them to profit from Palestinian oppression.
The police failed to protect us from fascist violence, giving birth to us, the Bradford 12. In a coordinated community defense, we committed armed self-defense. The greater crime would have been to ignore what had happened. Similar actions are required to stop UK complicity in genocide. It is morally necessary to disrupt the war machine, not to make it illegal.
Zehns of thousands of people mobilized to demand our acquittal at our 1982 trial in Leeds Crown Court. They understood the state’s lies because they knew that if we were found guilty, there would be repression against youth movements, trade unions, and anyone fighting for justice. What kind of world do you want to live in if you can’t find these men to be guilty of murder? We would do it all over again, according to my testimony in front of the same threat. If Palestine Action is criminalized, we run the risk of entering a lawless society where genocide is the norm rather than the norm.
We were found innocent, setting a precedent for self-defense in an armed community. Because its actions are already grounded in legality, morality, and nonviolence, Palestine Action lacks any precedent to support its cause. It serves as a moral compass, not as a threat. Instead of outlawing it, the UK must follow it.
Beauty presenter Nadine Baggott has shared some of her most-used bodycare buys – and one of them is her go-to antiperspirant from Amazon that she ‘swears by’
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Nadine shared her go-to deodorant for the heatwave(Image: Nadine Baggott/Instagram)
Beauty guru Nadine Baggott has been sharing some of her top bodycare picks that she’s been using during the heatwave, and one of her must-haves is her ‘amazing’ antiperspirant from Amazon.
The Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant and Antiperspirant for Women is pegged as Amazon’s Choice product, and has racked up over 13,000 reviews and an impressive 4.4-star rating. On Instagram, Nadine hailed it as “mind-blowingly brilliant” for keeping her sweat-free in the heat.
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Retailing at £18.29 on Amazon, this acclaimed Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant boasts up to 72 hours of unbeatable sweat and odour defense, crafted with pH-balancing minerals in its formula. It’s tailored for skin kindness while offering superior protection against unwanted smells.
In her Instagram video, Nadine said: “A lot of us might not be comfortable to show our skin off but we are in the midst of a heatwave so here are my absolute mind-blowingly brilliant products that just perform.”
She added: “It’s clinically proven antiperspirant from P&G, and this is Secret Clinical that I used to get it in the States, however you can now get it on Amazon and I swear by it. This is the Completely Clean – that’s the fragrance, not the non-toxic claim. So good, so good.”
Nadine Baggott loves using this roll-on antiperspirant in heatwave(Image: Instagram)
While applying her go-to deodorant, she shared: “I met the formulating chemist at the American Academy of Dermatology and I gave a big sweat-free hug, I love that product, 100%. I first discovered the product when I was in America and doing a lot of reformer pilates and I usually come back from the pilates class and sit by my desk without having shower, because I then have a shower at night before I go to bed, so a bit of the deodorant… zero sweat, body odour marks, it’s so good.”
For those on the hunt for an effective sweat-buster, some swear by Driclor Antiperspirant Roll On Applicator, retailing at £8 in Boots, known for its prowess in tackling excessive sweating. It operates by creating a gel barrier within the sweat glands, leading to a reduction and ultimate cessation of perspiration.
Another antiperspirant that’s taken social media by storm is the Gem Skin-Loving Cool Fresh Antiperspirant Deodorant, perfect for fans of aerosol sprays, and it’s a steal at Boots for just £4, reports the Express.
Amazon customers have been raving about Nadine’s top pick for deodorant, with one impressed buyer stating: “Amazing – can’t be without it.”
Nadine swears by the Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant and Antiperspirant(Image: Amazon)
They added: “This is honestly the best deodorant around. I’ve struggled with perspiration when wearing dove, Nivea, even Mitchum after a while – I tried this at my last resort and it is INCREDIBLE. The price seems high but a bottle lasts me at least 6 months, so you’re talking about a few pounds a month which is pretty standard. It rolls on dry – no waving your arms in the air these days and it WORKS so well, even on holiday and really hot weather. I need it forever and ever!!”
Another satisfied user shared her delight at not needing any reapplication: “I won’t be going back to sprays againc, so fresh, the secret deodorant and keeps dry for 72 hours. I work in a hospital so I would be so busy this the one to use.”
However, not all feedback was glowing, as a customer left a three-star review noting: “The product itself is great, does a very good job at keeping you smelling fresh with no signs of stopping. The problem however is that the container stopped working properly about half way through, so had to be broken open to get at what was left.”
And there was a cautionary tale from another user who developed an adverse reaction: “It is very perfumed though and smelt like an air freshener.”
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For those intrigued by Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant and Antiperspirant, it’s available to buy on Amazon now.
For a limited time only, the three-meter-square parasol with solar-powered LED strip lights is available for purchase.
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The large parasol has LED strip lights and is currently on sale(Image: Yimbly)
No outdoor area can be completed without a parasol to provide much-needed protection from the fierce sun. The Living and Home 3M Cantilever Garden Parasol, which comes with solar-powered LED lights, is currently available on the shopping website Yimbly (owned by the Mirror’s parent company Reach Plc).
The dark grey parasol typically costs £270.55, but only for a limited period of time can customers save £85.54 by adding it to their outdoor space. The large, square canopy offers a large, shaded area that can be adjusted using the simple wind-up crank mechanism, combining functionality and contemporary design.
It can be fixed at five different angles, and it rotates completely 360 degrees, making it easy to find the ideal shaded position. In order to maintain stability in cloudy days, the parasol has a handy wind vent, which also offers UV protection, water resistance, and a rain-resistant shell.
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The Living and Home 3M Cantilever Garden Parasol is suitable for use at night thanks to its solar-powered LED light strips that run along the parasol’s inner frame. This feature illuminates summer evenings by providing light for socializing with friends and family or allowing for cozy reading in the evening air.
A comparable Purple Leaf 3x3M Garden Cantilever Parasol with LED solar lights from Amazon costs $399. Additionally, this option has a 360-degree rotation and six different height adjustments.
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B&, Q offers the £109 3M LED Lighted Large Garden Patio Cantilever Parasol for shoppers looking for a less expensive option. Instead of LED strips, this adjustable canopy has individual LED lights.
The Yimbly website currently has no reviews for the Living and Home 3M Cantilever Garden Parasol. The retailer has a respectable overall rating of 4.3 over Trustpilot.
The parasol has a handy wind vent(Image: Yimbly)
One enthralled customer remarked, “Goods were as advertised, arrived promptly, and were delivered with care.” Another emphasized that “excellent products are available for a lower price than other sellers.” dependable delivery
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Unfortunately, one customer who had ordered a different parasol was left disappointed when they explained that the base had already been ordered. The parasol arrived on Tuesday, and the base arrived on Saturday. I would have preferred to send both useless emails on the same day.
Travis Barker of Blink-182 made sure he was able to land one of the empty cans after Ozzy was informed that his DNA was being sold in 10 cans.
Travis Baker was one of 10 people to get their hands on the can(Image: Getty Images for dcp)
Blink-182’s Travis Barker has revealed he bought Ozzy Osbourne’s saliva for $450 in wild DNA stunt.
Infinitely Recyclable Ozzy, a rock legend, has collaborated with Liquid Death to create a bizarre new album. Fans won’t even be able to drink it, even though they initially believed there might be a limited edition version.
Instead, each can costs $450 and is pre-drunk by Ozzy himself, and it is filled with traces of his signature and saliva.
Only 10 cans were made(Image: Getty Images)
Only 10 cans were ever produced, and Travis Barker, 49, from Blink-182, uploaded a photo of the empty can to Instagram and snagged one.
Travis has previously expressed his admiration for Ozzy; he recently posted vintage rock shirts for his son Rocky, and he was featured on one.
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The company said it is a way to recycle the star forever(Image: Getty Images)
When the company dropped the launch, they branded it as a way to “recycle the one-of-one star forever,” teasing: “Once technology and federal law permit, you can replicate Ozzy and enjoy him for hundreds of years into the future.”
And in true Prince of Darkness fashion, Ozzy, who has never shied away from chaos, granted it.
Ozzy is known for his questionable choices (Image: Liquid Death/Youtube)
“Clone me, you b**stards”! he stated. Never try freebasing it, no matter what you do. And you little perverts, don’t even think about tampering with it.
The Black Sabbath frontman has not done this before with outrageous antics. He famously slit the head off a live bat during a concert in 1982, a moment that has forever changed rock music.
Ozzy claimed he thought the bat was a rubber toy(Image: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The)
He later admitted that despite believing the bat to be a rubber toy, he still required a rabies shot following the incident. Some fans believe his DNA may actually be immortal, which is why that bizarre stunt and how he managed to survive to tell the story.
Travis’ decision to buy one of the limited-edition cans has only added to the buzz, and it’s clear the drummer is just as fascinated by Ozzy as the rest of the world.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s advisor Paul Ibeh described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as a “civil dictatorship.”
He made this assertion on Wednesday’s The Morning Brief on Channels Television.
He claimed that major opposition figures were being urged to save the nation from its current state, including Abubakar, who was the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for president in 2023.
Because of the current civil dictatorship that we have, Atiku Abubakar and other leaders are being asked to restore Nigeria.
The rest of them, you may know, were military dictatorships, and these people are likely sporting “agbada” and suit after all, but they are not. They are worse than “Ibeh,” a military dictatorship.
Since Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, could work with President Tinubu’s government while also being a member of the opposition PDP, he claimed there was no justification for coalition members from leaving the party.
In light of the zoning controversy, Atiku questioned whether he could become the coalition’s sole candidate. “This coalition will stand to benefit from all of his experiences over the years. They are not therefore focused on the selection of the presidential candidate and anything else.
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Ibeh further refutes claims that Atiku threw the PDP into a debacle following the party’s primary for the 2023 presidential election.
He claims Wike worked against Atiku in the presidential election rather than working for the PDP. He lost in an open primary for president.
He also accused the minister of stifling efforts to address the PDP’s crisis.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President David Mark are among the concerned leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who have appealed for Nigerians to join them in urging President Bola Tinubu to step down in 2027.
Following a closed-door meeting to discuss the state of the PDP and the nation, they called on Tuesday in Abuja.
They urged all PDP members and Nigerians to form a broad coalition that is united in a statement released after the meeting, which is also committed to economic recovery, national security, democratic principles, security, and a strong fight against corruption.
