England's rugby side switches hotels to avoid possible World Cup celebrations in Argentina

England's rugby side switches hotels to avoid possible World Cup celebrations in Argentina

England's rugby squad have switched their central Buenos Aires hotel for one near the airport as a precautionary move should Argentina win the World Cup against Spain on Sunday. Steve Borthwick's players face the Pumas in Santiago del Estero on Saturday evening before returning to the capital ahead of Monday's flight back to London. Their original base sat adjacent to Plaza de la Republica, the iconic square surrounding the Obelisk monument that has become a focal point for massive gatherings following Argentina's football matches throughout the tournament. The 2022 World Cup triumph in Qatar drew an estimated five million supporters onto the city's streets. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Wednesday's semi-final victory over the Three Lions sparked celebrations that continued deep into the night, with thousands of supporters flooding the streets around the team's hotel. Commenting on the celebrations, Borthwick said: "I wouldn't suggest that everybody got a great night's sleep last night there were still fireworks going off at 4am this morning. "Most of us were on the other side of the hotel and earplugs were issued to everybody, so we were prepared. "I went up to the hotel terrace that overlooks the street fairly late, and there were still a load of players just watching it and just taking it in. LATEST SPORTS NEWS Jarrod Bowen makes West Ham decision after being linked with moves away from club Xabi Alonso settles into London life with round of golf after first week as Chelsea boss Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham issue statements after England's World Cup collapse "People jumping up and down for hours in the streets. Fireworks going off. It was something to see." The rugby squad's presence in the city centre has already stirred tensions in the Argentine capital. Henry Pollock was caught shushing Argentina's fans before the Three Lions' exit from the World Cup. The 21-year-old was filmed giving thumbs-down gestures, sticking his tongue out, and maki