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Argentina v England - Match Preview
By Patrick
June 14 2009
England Team Manager Martin Johnson has made two changes to the starting team for England’s second Test against Argentina in Salta this Saturday, with Chris Robshaw marking his Test debut in pace of James Haskell and Julian White coming in for David Wilson.
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Argentina v England
Saturday June 13 (4pm local, 8pm UK)


England Team Manager Martin Johnson has made two changes to the starting team for England’s second Test against Argentina in Salta this Saturday.

Harlequins flanker and Guinness Premiership Player of the Year Chris Robshaw makes his senior Test debut whilst Leicester Tigers prop Julian White, who received his 50th cap last Saturday at Old Trafford, also starts. James Haskell (London Wasps) and David Wilson (Newcastle Falcons) move to the bench.

There is one direct change to the replacements bench, where George Chuter (Leicester Tigers) takes over from Steve Thompson (CA Brive).

The match will also see England captain Steve Borthwick earn his 50th cap, eight years after making his debut against France in 2001. Click here to hear an interview with Steve Borthwick.


Matt Banahan enjoyed a fine debut in the first Test

ENGLAND
15. Delon Armitage (London Irish)
14. Mark Cueto (Sale Sharks)
13. Dan Hipkiss (Leicester Tigers)
12. Tom May (Newcastle Falcons)
11. Matt Banahan (Bath Rugby)
10. Andy Goode (CA Brive)
9. Danny Care (Harlequins)

1. Tim Payne (London Wasps)
2. Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints)
3. Julian White (Leicester Tigers)
4. Steve Borthwick (Saracens, captain)
5. Louis Deacon (Leicester Tigers)
6. Chris Robshaw (Harlequins)*
7. Steffon Armitage (London Irish)
8. Nick Easter (Harlequins)

Replacements
16. George Chuter (Leicester Tigers)
17. David Wilson (Newcastle Falcons)
18. Ben Kay (Leicester Tigers)
19. James Haskell (London Wasps)
20. Paul Hodgson (London Irish)
21. Sam Vesty (Leicester Tigers)
22. Mathew Tait (Sale Sharks)

* Uncapped

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