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England sneak past Pumas in third-place play-off

England completed their Rugby World Cup campaign with a victory as they narrowly overcame a proud Argentina performance in the third-place play-off in Paris.

27 October 2023 · 22:08 UTC

England's victory over Argentina in the third-place play-off match of the Rugby World Cup in Paris. England won the match with a score of 26-23. The game saw an early lead for England with tries from Ben Earl and Theo Dan.

However, Argentina fought back with tries from Tomas Cubelli and Santiago Carreras. Owen Farrell's penalties helped England maintain their lead. The match was a display of determination and quality from both teams.

England's victory secured them third place in the tournament, with Ben Youngs, their most-capped male player, receiving a medal.