Felipe Contepomi walked out of his post-match press conference after Argentina's 31-24 loss to England in Santiago del Estero on Saturday, objecting to the noise coming from the visitors' dressing room.
The Argentina head coach left after four minutes, saying the celebrations showed a lack of respect and asking for the noise to stop. His abrupt exit added another layer to a match that was already tense, controversial and full of late drama.
A chaotic Test from start to finish
The game featured seven players in the sin bin, with Jack van Poortvliet, Alex Coles, Henry Pollock and Emmanuel Iyogun all sent off in the second half. England have now had 14 yellow cards in their last eight Tests, a run that has kept discipline under the spotlight.
There was also a disallowed Argentina try in the third minute of overtime that would have snatched a draw if converted. That moment came after a contest that had already been shaped by long spells of pressure and interruptions, making the final scoreline feel even tighter than it might have otherwise.
The evening also carried extra tension in the stands, with Falklands Islands banners visible in the crowd. Taken together, the match and the reaction to it gave the Nations Championship clash a charged atmosphere well beyond the rugby itself.
Borthwick defends England after the final whistle
After the match, Steve Borthwick completed his media duties and pushed back against questions about England's discipline. He said he did not think it was the time to dig into that issue and praised his side for showing spirit in a tough Test match.
Borthwick also highlighted Jamie George's leadership and pointed to Henry Slade's tackle at the end as a key example of England's effort. He said the result marked the end of the summer for England's players and suggested they deserved a holiday, a good night out and a good rest after a dramatic finish.
For Argentina, the result was frustrating enough on its own. Contepomi's press exit made sure the post-match story was about more than the scoreboard.
