Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland's rugby squad in Buenos Aires is concerned about potential hostility from Argentinian fans if the England football team wins its World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Tommy Freeman, a British and Irish Lions wing, suggested Saturday's match against the Pumas could be "tough" if England's footballers are victorious. As a precaution, England's rugby players are avoiding wearing team-branded kit in public while in the Argentinian capital. Second row Alex Coles confirmed the team's sensible approach to not displaying England shirts, noting a different reception in Liverpool previously. The rugby team is based in Buenos Aires until Thursday, before travelling to Santiago del Estero for their final match of the July tour. In fullTommy Freeman fears Pumas anger if England beat Argentina at football World CupMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
England rugby players won’t wear national shirts in Argentina amid World Cup tension
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland's rugby squad in Buenos Aires is concerned about potential hostility from Argentinian fans if the England football team wins its World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Tommy Freeman, a British and Irish Lions wing, suggested Saturday's match against the Pumas could be "tough" if England's footballers are victorious. As a precaution, England's rugby players are avoiding wearing team-branded kit in public while in the Argentinian capital. Second row Alex Coles confirmed the team's sensible approach to not displaying England shirts, noting a different reception in Liverpool previously. The rugby team is based in Buenos Aires until Thursday, before travelling to Santiago del Estero for their final match of the July tour. In fullTommy Freeman fears Pumas anger if England beat Argentina at football World CupMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
