Montoya says beating England ideal way for Pumas to round off 2025 / Photo: © AFP
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Montoya says beating England ideal way for Pumas to round off 2025
Julian Montoya has challenged Argentina to finish a promising year by upsetting the odds with victory over England at Twickenham on Sunday.
The Pumas are just one win away from completing a November clean sweep having already defeated Wales and Scotland earlier this month, while 2025 has also seen them enjoy memorable wins over the British and Irish Lions, New Zealand and Australia.
But they are now taking on an England team bidding for an 11th win in a row.
"England are in great form, they know what they're doing and they play the same way all the time," said Argentina captain Montoya.
"We'll try to impose our plan and to execute our strategy. They're a great team but what better way to end the year than against them?"
The former Leicester hooker added: "England have a very physical pack with very strong physical formations. We already saw that in July. We have to be intense in contact and always stay on top of them."
Injuries have upset England's plans heading into their third meeting against the Pumas this year, with centre Fraser Dingwall's withdrawal from their starting on Friday the latest setback.
But Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi, highlighting his opponents' strength in depth, said: "England has a large squad with very good players, so whoever comes in, their level doesn't drop
"We know what they're going to do, but there are times when they play so well that it's difficult to counter them."
J.Bergmann--BTB