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England move Buenos Aires base to avoid potential World Cup party

England move Buenos Aires base to avoid potential World Cup party

Summary

England’s rugby team changed their hotel in Buenos Aires to avoid disturbances from possible Argentina football World Cup celebrations after the final on Sunday. England will play Argentina in their last summer match in Santiago del Estero and then return to Buenos Aires before flying home to London.

Key Facts

  • England rugby players moved to a hotel near Buenos Aires airport to avoid noisy World Cup football celebrations.
  • Argentina’s football team could beat Spain in Sunday’s final, causing large parties in the city.
  • England’s last match this summer is against Argentina on Saturday in Santiago del Estero.
  • The team had been staying near Plaza de la Republica, a place known for big football celebrations.
  • England’s coach Steve Borthwick said fireworks and loud celebrations disturbed sleep after Argentina’s win over England in the football semi-final.
  • England flanker Henry Pollock teased local football fans before the rugby match, showing playful rivalry.
  • England recently won nine of their last ten rugby games against Argentina.
  • Argentina’s team includes some players who play rugby for English clubs.
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