Will Joseph made a sensational return to the England squad, scoring five tries in his first appearance since 2022, as Steve Borthwick's team secured a commanding 78-15 victory over Japan in Saturday's Nations Championship. The Gloucester wing's prolific performance was a highlight in a match where England scored 13 tries in total.
The Test match at Allianz Stadium Twickenham saw England's Freddie Steward, Ellis Genge, Cadan Murley, Ben Earl, George Martin, Ben Curry, Marcus Smith, and Greg Fisilau also cross the try line. Japan, led by former England head coach Eddie Jones, faced an uphill battle after lock Harry Hockings received a 20-minute red card just one minute into the game.
Despite tries from Japan's Warner Dearns and Opeti Helu, England's dominance was clear. Joseph, named player of the match, described the day as "very special" and expressed his excitement for the upcoming challenge against the All Blacks.