Jamie George, captain of the England rugby team, warned that his team will take a firm stand if any of his players suffer racist abuse during the match against Argentina, scheduled for today, Saturday, as part of the third round of the Nations Championship.

This warning comes a year after England players were subjected to racist insults during a match in Argentina, while the game coincides with tense atmosphere, days after the World Cup football semi-final between Argentina and England (2-1) in the United States.

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The English remember their trip to San Juan in July 2025, when substitute players Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Chandler Cunningham-South were racially abused by Argentine fans. A year later, the England team confirmed its readiness to take a stand if it happens again.

Jamie George said during a press conference: 'If anything like that happens, it deserves the strongest reaction. It has no place in our world, and I am completely convinced of that. We have had discussions about a "what if?" scenario. I really hope, and I am optimistic, that the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) has acted seriously.'

George added, as reported by the French newspaper L'Equipe: 'At the same time, we have a backup plan. The first thing we will do is inform the referee of what we have seen so that it is included in the report. What we will do on our part, we are in the process of deciding.'

The Saracens player added that he will hold discussions with his teammates from different backgrounds to determine how to handle any possible incident.

When asked whether the England team could go as far as leaving the pitch, George replied: 'That is an option we are considering.'