England keep unchanged XV for Argentina test, bench Pollock

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named an unchanged starting lineup for Saturday's Nations Championship test against Argentina in Santiago del Estero, leaving in-form back-row Henry Pollock on the bench. The decision comes despite Pollock scoring a hat-trick of tries in just 32 minutes after coming on as a substitute in England's 73-8 victory over Fiji in Liverpool last weekend.

The team, captained by hooker Jamie George, will be seeking a second consecutive win after ending a five-Test losing streak. The only changes to the matchday 23 are among the replacements, where scrum-half Ben Spencer comes in for the injured Alex Mitchell and uncapped loosehead prop Emmanuel Iyogun is included. Marcus Smith continues at fullback, with Fin Smith at fly-half and the midfield pairing of Henry Slade and Seb Atkinson retained.

Borthwick's selection indicates a preference for continuity as England face Argentina away from home. The coach said the team is excited by the challenge and expects a fantastic atmosphere with passionate home support. England have a strong recent record against the Pumas, having won their last six meetings under Borthwick, including a two-match series in...