England lose George, Roebuck and Lawrence for Pumas

England lose George, Roebuck and Lawrence for Pumas

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Due to England’s difficult autumn stretches the squad, hooker Jamie George, wing Tom Roebuck, and center Ollie Lawrence are all suspended from Sunday’s game against Argentina.

The trio all started the 33-19 defeat of New Zealand last weekend, but Roebuck and George both suffered foot issues and George and Lawrence both picked up hamstring injuries.

After missing the victory over the All Blacks, lock Ollie Chessum and center Tommy Freeman are both unavailable.

As Steve Borthwick’s side prepares for an unbeaten autumn, hooker Jamie Blamire, second row Charlie Ewels, and uncapped teenage wing Noah Caluori join the squad.

Caluori scored in England A’s Saturday victory over Spain, who was named in England’s inaugural autumn internationals squad.

Argentina are in London this week after passing through Wales and triumphantly defeating Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday.

England will be prepared for a difficult matchup with the Pumas, according to fly-half George Ford, who helped them win a 2-0 series against Argentina in the summer.

From watching Argentina play in the summer, I know first-hand how talented they are,” Ford said to BBC Sport.

They are a fantastic, passionate, and emotional team, and we need to ensure that we get everything ready for that.

Freddie Steward, a full-back, is still eligible for selection despite failing to receive a head injury during the first half against the All Blacks.

England squad

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Theo Dan (Saracens), Ben Earl (Bath Rugby), Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears), Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers), Asher Opoku-Fordjour (Saracens), Henry Pollock (Bath Rugby), Will Stuart (Bath Rugby), Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby), Fin Baxter (Harlequins), Jamie Blamire (Leicester Tigers), Alex Coles (Northampton Saints), Luke Cow

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