England sweating over fitness of Ollie Lawrence for Argentina match

England are sweating on the fitness of Ollie Lawrence before their final autumn clash with Argentina this weekend, the Guardian understands. Lawrence starred on Saturday in the statement victory against the All Blacks but limped off in the closing stages and could be forced to sit out the match against the Pumas on Sunday. The 26-year-old centre will be assessed when England reconvene on Tuesday after an extra day off but if Lawrence is ruled out it would be a blow for Steve Borthwick. Related: England to launch first Nations Championship campaign with visit to South Africa The England head coach may also be without Freddie Steward, who was withdrawn midway through the first half against New Zealand with a head injury, as he prepares for England’s pursuit of an 11th successive victory and a clean sweep of their autumn fixtures. Lawrence was in fine form against the All Blacks, scoring England’s opening try before teeing up centre partner Fraser Dingwall in the second half. He was seen hobbling in the closing stages on Saturday, however, and was replaced by Chandler Cunningham-South in the 79th minute with Henry Pollock shifting to the backline. Lawrence missed the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia last summer with a long-term achilles injury but battled back to action ahead of schedule and while he was omitted from the side that beat Australia at the start of the month, he has impressed against Fiji and New Zealand. Against the Wallabies, Tommy Freeman, a winger by trade, started at outside-centre having explained at the start of the season that he sees his long-term position in midfield. He is sidelined with a hamstring injury, however, and is not available to face Argentina. Elliot Daly is fit again and would come into contention for the No 13 jersey if Lawrence is unavailable to face the Pumas, who showed their class with the victory against Scotland on Sunday, but he does not offer the same ball-carrying threat. Daly could also be pressed into action at full-back if Steward is ruled out while Max Ojomoh would be another centre option. Borthwick could even roll the dice and start Ben Earl or Pollock in the back-line.