England

52 - 13

Full Time

Japan

England vs Japan

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Freddie Steward bursts through to advance the England attack.

79'

Keita Inagaki comes on.

79'

Craig Millar comes off.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henry Slade bursts through to advance the England attack.

76'

Conversion

Owen Farrell has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

What a kick! Marcus Smith takes full advantage to score for England.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Marcus Smith took full advantage.

73'

Henry Slade played a key part in that try.

73'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Wimpie van der Walt getting some game time.

72'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Jack Cornelsen being replaced.

72'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Kosuke Horikoshi getting some game time.

72'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Atsushi Sakate being replaced.

72'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Yusuke Kizu getting some game time.

72'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Jiwon Gu being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryohei Yamanaka took full advantage.

72'

It was a certain try if England hadn't been impeded, the referee agrees and awards the penalty try.

69'

Yellow Card

Siosaia Fifita (Japan) is shown a yellow card

68'

England make a substitution with Joe Heyes coming on.

66'

England make a substitution with Kyle Sinckler coming off.

66'

England sub Henry Slade comes onto the field.

63'

Joe Cokanasiga departs for England.

63'

England sub Manu Tuilagi comes onto the field.

63'

Guy Porter departs for England.

63'

England sub Ben Youngs comes onto the field.

63'

Jack van Poortvliet departs for England.

63'

England sub Billy Vunipola comes onto the field.

60'

Jonny Hill departs for England.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Seungsin Lee kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Japan results in a try for Naoto Saito.

58'

Warner Dearns played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Warner Dearns as they get over the gainline!

57'

Naoto Saito comes on.

53'

Yutaka Nagare comes off.

53'

Alex Coles comes on.

53'

David Ribbans comes off.

53'

Mako Vunipola comes on.

52'

Ellis Genge comes off.

52'

Jamie George comes on.

52'

Luke Cowan-Dickie comes off.

52'

Pieter Labuschagne comes on.

52'

Tevita Tatafu comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Owen Farrell kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A clever kick there by England allows Guy Porter to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

49'

Owen Farrell sets up the try.

49'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Siosaia Fifita getting some game time.

48'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Gerhard van den Heever being replaced.

48'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Craig Millar getting some game time.

48'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Keita Inagaki being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Owen Farrell adds the two points for England.

48'

Try

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.

47'

Spellbinding play by Jack van Poortvliet is finished off with a try.

47'

Freddie Steward makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Seungsin Lee has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Japan sub Seungsin Lee comes onto the field.

40'

Takuya Yamasawa departs for Japan.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Conversion

Owen Farrell adds the two points for England.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by England is finished off by Guy Porter, as they goes over for the try.

39'

Fabulous play by England has led to Guy Porter being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Sam Simmonds.

39'

Penalty Goal

The Japan supporters go wild as Takuya Yamasawa successfully kicks the penalty goal.

35'

Yellow Card

Jonny May (England) is shown a yellow card

33'

Fabulous play by Japan has led to Michael Leitch being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Jonny May breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Gerhard van den Heever breaches the defence.

32'

Penalty Goal

The Japan supporters go wild as Takuya Yamasawa successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Conversion

Owen Farrell makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by England is finished off by Marcus Smith

23'

That's a great try assist by Joe Cokanasiga.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack van Poortvliet bursts through to advance the England attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Yutaka Nagare bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

21'

Conversion

Owen Farrell converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by England results in a try for Freddie Steward

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Freddie Steward took full advantage.

11'

Marcus Smith played a key part in that try.

11'

Penalty Goal

Owen Farrell has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 England v Japan 
  
 Sat 12th November 2022, 07:15am PST 
  
 Allianz Stadium

Points Flow Chart

England win +39

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

70%

Possession Last 10 min

30%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Farrell

52 - 13

74'

Smith

50 - 13

73'

Penalty Try

45 - 13

69'

Fifita

68'

38 - 13

Lee

59'

38 - 13

Saito

58'

38 - 11

Farrell

38 - 6

51'

Porter

36 - 6

49'

Farrell

31 - 6

48'

Genge

29 - 6

47'

Half Time

Farrell

24 - 6

41'

Porter

22 - 6

39'

Yamasawa

35'

17 - 6

May

17 - 3

33'

Yamasawa

31'

17 - 3

Farrell

17 - 0

24'

Smith

15 - 0

23'

Farrell

10 - 0

13'

Steward

8 - 0

11'

Farrell

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

England

Japan

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Defence Profile

England

Japan

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

65%

3-6 secs

14%

27%

6+ secs

22%

Rucks Won

104

England vs Japan Kick Off Times & TV Channel

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 England are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, England sits at 5 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Japan holds 12.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with England in position 5 and Japan in position 12 as such England are favourites on paper.

England vs Japan Squads

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.