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Joseph scores record-equalling five tries as England rout Japan

Joseph scores record-equalling five tries as England rout Japan

Summary

England beat Japan 78-15 in the Nations Championship, with Will Joseph scoring five tries to equal England’s single-match record. Joseph returned to Test rugby after four years away and helped England build a 32-3 lead inside the first 20 minutes.

Key Facts

  • Will Joseph scored five tries for England.
  • Joseph’s five tries tied England’s record for most tries by one player in a match.
  • England beat Japan 78-15 in the Nations Championship.
  • England scored 49 points in the first half and 29 in the second.
  • Japan’s Harry Hockings received a 20-minute red card after a head-high tackle on Ellis Genge.
  • Max Ojomoh helped set up two of Joseph’s tries.
  • Archie McParland made his England debut as a replacement.
  • England are scheduled to play New Zealand next Saturday.
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