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June 26, 2025

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

- BY PAUL EDDISON

Borthwick (left) and his team have flown to South America for a two-Test series against the world's fifth-ranked side before travelling on to Washington DC to take on the USA. And any danger they might take the task lightly was quickly extinguished on Friday night when Argentina ran in three tries in a 28-24 win over the British & Irish Lions in Dublin.

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