English rugby union captain and Saracens lock
England has named Janse van Rensburg in its extended training squad after World Rugby has ruled his five-year residency qualifies him to represent England from July 8. He will miss England’s July 4 opener against South Africa but could feature later against Fiji and Argentina, alongside new and developing players.
Scotland has defeated Argentina 41-32 in a test at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, with seven tries securing the win after early adversity. The performance strengthens Scotland’s 2026 form as they head to Pretoria for a decisive clash with South Africa.
England has claimed back-to-back Test wins, including a dramatic 31-24 victory over Argentina, but their discipline remains a worrying trend with multiple yellow cards across eight matches in 2026. The run follows a brutal summer schedule that contributed to travel fatigue and scrutiny over the team’s performance ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
England have claimed a 31-24 victory over Argentina in a dramatic Test, extending their July tour. Four players were sin-binned and yellow cards rose, highlighting discipline issues. Argentina were denied a late try by video review amid celebrations in England’s locker room.
England has completed a demanding July tour with a win over Argentina, after traveling thousands of miles across continents. The side has faced sleep disruption and a compressed training camp, with calls for format changes growing as focus shifts to the autumn leg and a potential World Cup path.