Elliot Daly has been given a three-week ban following his red card for England against Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday.

The ban was originally set at six weeks but Daly’s guilty plea saw the punishment halved, meaning he is free to return to rugby from December 18.

That means head coach Eddie Jones will be without the centre for Saturday’s final autumn international against Australia at HQ but will be available for Wasps’ Christmas Eve fixture against Bath at the Ricoh.

Daly was dismissed five minutes into his eighth appearance for the Red Rose after colliding with Argentina’s Leonardo Senatore while the number eight was in the process of catching the ball in mid-air.

Senatore landed on his head and was unable to play any further part in the game because of the concussion protocols.

It was only the fifth red card in English rugby history and the first since Lewis Moody’s in 2004.

Jones was sympathetic with Daly but insisted the dismissal was the correct decision after the 27-14 win, which also saw Pumas’ Enrique Pieretto red carded late on for a stamp on the face on Joe Marler.

"Elliot made a judgement error. We all make them,” said Jones. “These things happen and you have to get on with it. I make an error of judgement every time I go outside, we all do it.

"He has to bounce back, he has no choice, mate. What is he going to do, sit in the corner and feel sorry for himself and never play rugby again?

England vs Argentina player ratings Show all 15 1 /15 England vs Argentina player ratings England vs Argentina player ratings Mike Brown – 6 out of 10 His day ended prematurely when he landed head-first after claiming a high Landajo kick. There was no need for an HIA as he was knocked unconscious, and replaced for the rest of the rest of the game by Semesa Rokoduguni. Getty England vs Argentina player ratings Anthony Watson – 6 out of 10 Moved to full-back upon Brown’s departure and while it gave him more space to run in, he wasn’t able to use it. One counter-attack that looked to have legs quickly ended when he passed behind the four men outside him. Getty England vs Argentina player ratings Jonathan Joseph – 6 out of 10 Alert enough to snaffle a loose ball that led to a penalty for England, which Ford turned into three points. Looked the livelier of the two centres, but then that didn’t say a lot. Getty England vs Argentina player ratings Henry Slade – 6 out of 10 One nice chip in behind the Argentine defence proved the highlight, but he aimlessly kicked the ball away soon after half-time and when he had Hughes outside him in space, he threw the ball a long, long way forward. Not the display he will have wanted. Getty England vs Argentina player ratings Elliot Daly – 6 out of 10 Starved of ball in space and didn’t have an awful lot to do. Saw one chance go begging as Watson kicked possession away when he was outside in space. Getty England vs Argentina player ratings George Ford – 6 out of 10 The Twickenham faithful will have feared the worst when his first kick at goal struck the upright, but he soon settled with the boot. His play with the ball in hand was much better, and his pass for Hughes’ try displayed great awareness and execution. Getty England vs Argentina player ratings Ben Youngs – 6 out of 10 Couldn’t link up with Ford as well as we’ve seen in recent times at Welford Road, and kicked possession away far too often in the first 30 minutes. His voice could be heard barking the defensive orders, Getty England vs Argentina player ratings Mako Vunipola – 7 out of 10 Sent backwards and up by Nahuel Tataz Chaparro in one first-half scrum, but his carrying was very good as he burst a couple of tackles in the first period. Found his feet soon after and shored up the scrum, and could be happy with his showing. Getty England vs Argentina player ratings Dylan Hartley – 6 out of 10 His normal reliable self in the lineout, but lost the ball in one carry when he was double-tackled low. Defensively he was reliable though, and departed on the hour for Jamie George, much to the crowds’ delight. Getty England vs Argentina player ratings Dan Cole – 6 out of 10 Penalised midway through the first half that Juan Martin Hernandez failed to turn into three points. His side of the scrum was rock-steady until he lost his binding just shy of the hour mark, and after a couple of good carries he was replaced by Harry Williams 12 minutes from time. Getty England vs Argentina player ratings Courtney Lawes – 7 out of 10 Lovely pass in the first half put Robshaw into space, with the forwards linking well out wide. Good work rate and carrying, and he made a point of getting around the park in support of the backs. He also did well to wrap up Argentinian ball in the maul, which saved England’s line late on. Getty England vs Argentina player ratings George Kruis – 6 out of 10 Ran the lineout to his usual high standards, but will have been disappointed to see the driving maul malfunction when on the Argentine try line. Replaced soon after by Joe Launchbury. Getty England vs Argentina player ratings Chris Robshaw – 7 out of 10 Another of England’s more prevalent figures with his defensive work-rate. Looked to have a bit of niggle in his game, which is unusual, but he contributed to the defensive cause magnificently. Getty England vs Argentina player ratings Sam Underhill – 8 out of 10 A flying start to his Twickenham debut. A ferocious tackler who has mastered the art of going low, and his technique should be shown up and down the country on Sunday morning to all aspiring young rugby players. Shuddering tackle on Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias early-on set the tone, although sometimes he was a little too over-eager and conceded a couple of penalties for a no-arm tackle and being off his feet. Still, he was the best performer out there by far. Getty England vs Argentina player ratings Nathan Hughes – 7 out of 10 Excellent reactions to catch Ford’s long pass, juggling it off his shoulder, before running a good line to score one-handed. Carried strongly all game until he was replaced by debutant Sam Simmonds for the final 10 minutes. Getty