Rowntree expecting formidable Argentina front-row challenge

ENGLAND scrum coach Graham Rowntree has steeled his men for the ultimate challenge of facing Argentina’s set piece in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2011 - 01:00
Alex Lowe, Dunedin

Rowntree faced the Pumas twice in his own 53-Test career and he knows from tough personal experience that England could not have asked for a sterner opening challenge.

The Pumas named their team yesterday and veteran hooker Mario Ledesma is set to join England’s Jonny Wilkinson in playing in his fourth World Cup.

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