Will Joseph Scores Record-Equalling Five Tries as England Defeat Japan
England defeated Japan in a rugby union match held at Allianz Stadium. Will Joseph marked his return after four years out of Test rugby by scoring a record-equalling five tries.
England secured a decisive rugby union victory against Japan at Allianz Stadium. Competing in an autumn Nations Championship fixture scheduled for a 4.40pm GMT start, the English team tore through their opponents over the course of the match.
Will Joseph stood out after marking his comeback following four years out of the Test game. In his return to international action, Joseph scored five tries, a feat that equalled a record and contributed heavily to England's rout of Japan.
The game also served as a major audition for other players seeking to prove themselves in England this autumn. Among those involved in the match, Ojomoh and Pollock were also given their shot to perform on the international stage.
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BBC Sport · 3 h agoComeback kid Joseph thrills as England eye All Blacks
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BBC News · 5 h agoJoseph enjoys dream return as England thrash Japan at Twickenham
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Guardian Sport · 5 h agoFive-try Will Joseph equals record as England steamroller Japan
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BBC News · 6 h agoJoseph scores record-equalling five tries as England rout Japan
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Guardian Sport · 9 h agoEngland v Japan: Nations Championship rugby union – live