Max Ojomoh stars as England hold off late Argentina resurgence in Twickenham thriller

Callum Vurley

By Callum Vurley


Published: 23/11/2025

- 18:41

England 27-23 Argentina: Steve Borthwick's men finish the autumn series unbeaten

Bath inside centre Max Ojomoh delivered a masterful display in just his second international appearance, orchestrating England's eleventh consecutive victory at Twickenham.

The 25-year-old proved instrumental in maintaining the hosts' remarkable winning sequence, contributing a try and two assists against Argentina.


Called up as a replacement for the injured Fraser Dingwall, Ojomoh demonstrated composure beyond his limited international experience.

His performance earned player of the match honours as England weathered a determined Argentine fightback.

Max Ojomoh starred for England on just his second international appearance

Max Ojomoh starred for England on just his second international appearance

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The victory completed an unbeaten autumn campaign for Steve Borthwick's side, who have now suffered just one defeat throughout 2025.

Ojomoh seized his opportunity early when Ben Spencer's aerial kick caused problems for Juan Cruz Mallia.

The Bath centre read the situation brilliantly, gathering the loose ball to register his maiden England try.

His creative influence continued as he executed a perfectly weighted cross-field kick that found Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, who crossed for his second try of the autumn series.

The hosts established a 17-3 interval lead, though Luke Cowan-Dickie saw a potential try disallowed following TMO intervention for a knock-on.

England have now won 11 in a row under Steve Borthwick

England have now won 11 in a row under Steve Borthwick

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George Ford added his fifth drop goal in three matches against the Pumas, continuing his remarkable record against the South Americans.

Argentina mounted a spirited recovery reminiscent of their comeback victory in Edinburgh the previous weekend.

Justo Piccardo crossed the line to begin the revival, before Tomas Albornoz and Santiago Carreras added penalties that reduced England's advantage to just 17-16 after an hour.

The visitors' resurgence threatened to derail England's perfect autumn record, having overturned a 21-point deficit against Scotland.

Their forward dominance in the opening stages of the second period suggested another dramatic turnaround might be possible.

The Allianz Stadium crowd grew increasingly anxious as Argentina's momentum built, with the match hanging in the balance.

Alex Coles's powerful surge created the platform for England to regain control, with Ojomoh providing the crucial link for Henry Slade to touch down beneath the posts.

Argentina attempted a late fightback but it was too little too late

Argentina attempted a late fightback but it was too little too late

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Ford's successful conversion and subsequent penalty extended the advantage to eleven points.

Rodrigo Isgro's converted try in the dying moments ensured a tense finale, with Argentina requiring another score for victory.

The Pumas pressed forward, backed by their vocal supporters, securing a lineout within ten metres of England's line.

The crucial set-piece went awry, prompting jubilant celebrations from the 80,807-strong crowd. Alex Mitchell booted the ball into the stands, confirming England's hard-fought triumph.