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Lesley McKenzie has joined Rugby World Cup-bound Portugal after six years in charge of the Sakura Fifteen.
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England face off against Japan in Internationals on Sat 12th November 2022 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST in the US.
England won the last encounter but Japan are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the rankings with England in position 5 and Japan in position 9, underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for England vs Japan will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Owen Farrell has kicked a conversion.
What a kick! Marcus Smith takes full advantage to score for England.
Siosaia Fifita (Japan) is shown a yellow card
The touch judges raise their flags as Seungsin Lee kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by Japan results in a try for Naoto Saito.
The touch judges raise their flags as Owen Farrell kicks the conversion.
A clever kick there by England allows Guy Porter to collect the ball and touch down for the try.
Owen Farrell adds the two points for England.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Ellis Genge dots the ball down from close range.
Owen Farrell adds the two points for England.
Incisive passing by England is finished off by Guy Porter, as they goes over for the try.
The Japan supporters go wild as Takuya Yamasawa successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Jonny May (England) is shown a yellow card
The Japan supporters go wild as Takuya Yamasawa successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Owen Farrell makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by England is finished off by Marcus Smith
Owen Farrell converts the try.
A series of passes by England results in a try for Freddie Steward
Owen Farrell has kicked a penalty goal.