Borthwick expects England to relish Pumas challenge

STEVE BORTHWICK knows England will need to show they can cope with Argentina's transition game if they are to succeed on this summer's tour.

- By Paul Eddison

Borthwick and his team have flown out to South America for a two-Test series against the world's No.5 side before travelling to Washington DC for a match against the USA.

Any danger that they might take the task lightly was quickly extinguished last Friday, when Argentina ran in three tries in an historic 28-24 win against the British and Irish Lions in Dublin in their opening fixture.

Even without some key players based in France, including future Harlequins second row Guido Petti and Toulouse duo Juan Cruz Mallia and Santiago Chocobares, Argentina were lethal off turnover ball.