Elliot Daly returns to England starting XV for Quilter Nations Series clash with Argentina, Ben Spencer also comes in
Updated 22/11/2025 at 08:31 GMT
England have announced their team to face Argentina in the Quilter Nations Series after their triumph over New Zealand last weekend. Elliot Daly will make his first appearance in the Quilter Nations Series, while Bath's Ben Spencer comes in at scrum-half. Northampton Saints star Alex Mitchell will drop to the bench, joined by Harlequins back Marcus Smith.
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Elliot Daly is set to start on the wing when England face Argentina in the Quilter Nations Series on Sunday, live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
The Saracens back has not featured for Steve Borthwick’s side since their 68-14 win against Wales in the Six Nations in March.
Daly has not played for club or country since suffering a broken arm while on the British & Irish Lions Tour in June.
He is one of six changes to the starting XV that defeated New Zealand 33-19 at Allianz Stadium in England’s last match.
"Last weekend gave us plenty to build on, and now the challenge is to push our performance further," said England head coach Borthwick.
"Argentina play with emotion and physicality, and they’ve shown they can beat the best in world rugby this year.
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"We know how dangerous they can be, and we are preparing for a fiercely contested Test match. We have felt exceptional support at Allianz Stadium throughout this series.
"It provides a real lift for the players, and we hope to create lasting memories for our supporters on Sunday."
The six changes include three changes in the front row, with Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Asher Opoku-Fordjour coming in for Fin Baxter, Jamie George, and Joe Heyes.
Daly comes in for the injured Tom Roebuck, while Henry Slade replaces Ollie Lawrence at centre after the Bath Rugby star suffered a hamstring injury.
Ben Spencer will start at scrum-half, with Alex Mitchell dropping to the bench. He is joined among the replacements by Marcus Smith, who played most of the win against the All Blacks after Freddie Steward went off for a HIA (head injury assessment).
Fraser Dingwall was initially named at inside center alongside Henry Slade.
However, he was replaced by Bath Rugby back Max Ojomoh after suffering a side strain.
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England starting XV to face Argentina
15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 40 caps)
14. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs, 12 caps)
13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 73 caps)
12. Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby, 1 cap)
11. Elliot Daly (Saracens, 73 caps)
10. George Ford (Sale Sharks, 104 caps) – vice-captain
9. Ben Spencer (Bath Rugby, 13 caps)
1. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears, 74 caps) – vice-captain
2. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks, 52 caps)
3. Asher Opoku-Fordjour (Sale Sharks, 5 caps)
4. Maro Itoje (Saracens, 96 caps) – captain
5. Alex Coles (Northampton Saints, 13 caps)
6. Guy Pepper (Bath Rugby, 6 caps)
7. Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 44 caps)
8. Ben Earl (Saracens, 45 caps)
Replacements:
16. Theo Dan (Saracens, 19 caps)
17. Fin Baxter (Harlequins, 17 caps)
18. Will Stuart (Bath Rugby, 52 caps)
19. Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 33 caps)
20. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 64 caps)
21. Henry Pollock (Northampton Saints, 4 caps)
22. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints, 26 caps)
23. Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 46 caps)
Watch the Quilter Nations Series 2025 live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
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