14-man England topple sloppy Pumas after early red card drama: World Cup wrap
George Ford kicked all the points, including three drop-goals, to help a 14-man England cast off a dismal run of form to claim a comprehensive 27-10 victory over Argentina in the teams’ Pool D World Cup opener on Saturday.
Ford said drop-goals are “always part of our plan, especially when the ball is a bit greasy like tonight”. The red card was England’s fourth since March and the open side became the first England player to be sent off at a World Cup. Ford kicked three quick-fire penalties in the second half to take England out to 24-3 as Los Pumas paid for their ill-discipline.Meanwhile, Australia fullback Ben Donaldson scored 25 points to help earn a first win in six games under Eddie Jones since his return asArgentina's left wing Mateo Carreras.
The victory margin in Bordeaux was the largest ever for the Irish at the sport’s quadrennial showpiece, eclipsing the 64-7 humbling of Namibia in 2003.SEVEN-TRY ITALY THRASH NAMIBIA
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