England opened their two-match series in Argentina with a 35-12 victory in La Plata, riding a dominant third-quarter blitz to subdue the hosts at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi on Saturday night. The tourists, missing 14 regulars who are with the British & Irish Lions in Australia, led only 3-0 at half-time but struck for three tries in the first 10 minutes after the break to seize control. Fly-half George Ford, winning his 100th Test cap, kicked 15 points from two penalties, three conversions and a drop goal, becoming just the eighth man to reach a century of appearances for England. Wing Tom Roebuck crossed twice, while full-back Freddie Steward and replacement Cadan Murley added further tries as Steve Borthwick’s side turned a scrappy, ill-disciplined first half into a convincing win. Argentina responded through veteran flanker Pablo Matera—making his 110th appearance—and lock Pedro Rubiolo, but handling errors and penalties blunted the Pumas’ comeback. The result extends England’s run to 13 wins in their last 14 meetings with Argentina and hands the visitors an early advantage ahead of the second Test in San Juan on 12 July.