Former England international David Flatman looks ahead to England's clash with Argentina - the team against which he made his first international start - this weekend.
With only one day to go until the second round of the 2013 QBE Autumn Internationals, there is something for everyone this weekend, with ten matches in the northern hemisphere.
The final round of the 2013 Rugby Championship produced a superb advert for the game of rugby with New Zealand beating South Africa 38-27 in Johannesburg.
The All Blacks welcome Argentina to Auckland as huge competition favourites while the wounded Wallabies, who have not yet recorded a vicoty in the 2013 tournament, host South Africa on Saturday night.
Argentina are reaping the benefits of playing in the Rugby Championship according to Juan Manuel Leguizamón as his side prepare for Ireland this Saturday.
Rugby is often referred to as a global game, implying its tentacles stretch into every continent. In fact, it is global in appeal but it is far from globally competitive.