England rugby players won’t wear national shirts in Argentina amid World Cup tension

15 Jul 2026 • 7:27 PM MYT
The Independent
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England rugby players won’t wear national shirts in Argentina amid World Cup tension

  • England's rugby squad in Buenos Aires is concerned about potential hostility from Argentinian fans if the England football team wins its World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
  • Tommy Freeman, a British and Irish Lions wing, suggested Saturday's match against the Pumas could be "tough" if England's footballers are victorious.
  • As a precaution, England's rugby players are avoiding wearing team-branded kit in public while in the Argentinian capital.
  • Second row Alex Coles confirmed the team's sensible approach to not displaying England shirts, noting a different reception in Liverpool previously.
  • The rugby team is based in Buenos Aires until Thursday, before travelling to Santiago del Estero for their final match of the July tour.

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