England v Japan live updates: Nations Championship test
England defeated Japan 78-15 in a Nations Championship rugby match at Twickenham. Will Joseph scored five tries, tying a record for the most tries by an England player in a single test match.
Why it matters
The lopsided scoreline and record-breaking individual performance highlight the current disparity in international rugby development between the two nations.
England's wing Will Joseph celebrates after scoring the team's tenth try against Japan. Photo / AFP
Will Joseph marked his first test start with a record-equalling five tries as England thrashed Japan 78-15 in their Nations Championship clash at Twickenham on Sunday.
The recalled Gloucester wing, winning just his second cap, seized his chance to stake a claim for a place in England coach Steve Borthwick’s squad for next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia in style.
The younger brother of former England international Jonathan Joseph, Will struck as early as the opening minute.
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