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12 Nov 22
Internationals 2022
England
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52-13
Full time
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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.

4'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Points Flow Chart

England win +39
England
Japan
England
Time in lead
Japan
77
Mins in lead
0
95%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
70%
Possession Last 10 min
30%
7
Points Last 10 min
0

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
4'
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22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.2
16
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.8
7
Entries

Other Fixtures

36 - 26
FT
28 - 22
FT
96 - 17
FT
59 - 5
FT
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