England’s players had been staying near the Obelisk, one of Buenos Aires’ traditional celebration sites. The report says fireworks and crowds continued through the night after Argentina’s semi-final win, with earplugs issued to the touring squad.
Borthwick said the players watched the match together before observing the celebrations from their hotel terrace.
“We'd obviously all wanted England to win but one of the experiences of touring is seeing a spectacle like that in a different part of the world,” he added.
That sense of perspective has helped frame the disruption as part of the experience rather than a crisis. Still, relocating before the team’s return journey appears designed to give the players a quieter final night in the country.
The football celebrations also provided the backdrop to a reported exchange involving England flanker Henry Pollock. Footage is said to have shown the young player gesturing towards Argentina supporters from the team bus, prompting a hostile response from some fans.
Borthwick reportedly defended the incident as good-natured, arguing that personality and character are important within his squad. The episode has nevertheless added an extra edge to an already intense sporting rivalry.
England are due to face Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday, with the match expected to draw added attention after the football drama in Buenos Aires.
The next storyline will be whether England can turn a noisy week, disrupted sleep and heightened emotion into a composed performance when the rugby rivalry takes centre stage.