 In 1991 England had ideal preparation for that year's World Cup, by winning their first Grand Slam since 1980.On 14 July 1991, the Argentine amateur club Banco Nación defeated England's national team in a surprise 29–21 victory at José Amalfitani Stadium of Buenos Aires.England hosted the 1991 Rugby World Cup and were in pool A, along with the All Blacks, Italy and the United States.