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Joseph scored five tries, equalling a record, as England defeated Japan 78-15 in a Nations Championship match. The game saw England establish a 32-3 lead within 20 minutes, showcasing Joseph's return after a four-year absence and his exceptional performance despite past challenges. The article highlights Joseph's form and the performances of other players vying for positions ahead of an upcoming match against New Zealand.
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On November 14, 2026, England defeated Japan in a Nations Championship rugby match at Twickenham with a record score of 78-15. Rookie winger Will Joseph scored five tries, equalling the record for the most tries in a single game by an England player. England's lineup included significant changes from their previous game against Australia, with Steve Borthwick making 10 alterations for this match. The win comes after England's largest-ever victory over Australia and as they prepare for a crucial showdown with New Zealand.

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Joseph scored five tries, equalling a record, as England defeated Japan 78-15 in a Nations Championship match. The game saw England establish a 32-3 lead within 20 minutes, showcasing Joseph's return after a four-year absence and his exceptional performance despite past challenges. The article highlights Joseph's form and the performances of other players vying for positions ahead of an upcoming match against New…

Joseph scores record-equalling five tries as England rout Japan (this article)3 articles from BBC on this story
Evening Standard14 Nov

England's rugby team is optimistic about potentially getting Atkinson, Chessum, and Furbank back for their upcoming match against New Zealand after these players were injured against Australia. Captain Maro Itoje warns that despite New Zealand's recent loss to Wales, the team will be highly motivated and physically aggressive in their upcoming match against England. Former Japan coach Eddie Jones, now coaching the…

England hope for triple injury boost amid warning over ‘violent’ New Zealand backlash →5 articles from Evening Standard on this story
Toronto Star14 Nov

In a Nations Championship rugby match at Twickenham on Saturday, England defeated Japan 78-15, setting a new record for the highest score in 23 years. Rookie winger Will Joseph made a remarkable impact, scoring five tries, tying the England single-test record. Joseph's performance was particularly notable, as he scored his first try after just 60 seconds and had a hat trick by the 19th minute.

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England (49) 78 Tries: Joseph 5, Steward, Genge, Murley, Earl, Martin, B Curry, M Smith, Fisilau Cons: Ford 4, Slade Pen: Ford Japan (10) 15 Tries: Dearns, Helu Con: Saito Pen: Saito Will Joseph marked his comeback after four years out the Test game with a record-equalling five tries as England tore through Japan and set their sights on New Zealand next weekend.
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Since then he has endured his boyhood club London Irish going bust, an underwhelming spell at Harlequins and the loss of hearing in his left ear after an auto-immune reaction. But his superb early season form for Gloucester has thrust him back into the international picture and he took his opportunity superbly, showing work-rate and intelligence as well as raw top-end speed. Four other players - Douglas Lambert, Rory Underwood, Josh Lewsey and Henry Arundell - have scored five tries in a single match for England. Japan were vastly over-matched, unable to rev up the ball movement and quickfire rucks that have made them a threat to the game's major powers in the past.
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England (49) 78 Tries: Joseph 5, Steward, Genge, Murley, Earl, Martin, B Curry, M Smith, Fisilau Cons: Ford 4, Slade Pen: Ford Japan (10) 15 Tries: Dearns, Helu Con: Saito Pen: Saito Will Joseph marked his comeback after four years out the Test game with a record-equalling five tries as England tore through Japan and set their sights on New Zealand next weekend.
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England (49) 78 Tries: Joseph 5, Steward, Genge, Murley, Earl, Martin, B Curry, M Smith, Fisilau Cons: Ford 4, Slade Pen: Ford Japan (10) 15 Tries: Dearns, Helu Con: Saito Pen: Saito Will Joseph marked his comeback after four years out the Test game with a record-equalling five tries as England tore through Japan and set their sights on New Zealand next weekend. asserted
England → mark → Zealand
A teenage Joseph made his debut as a late replacement in a game against Australia four years ago. asserted
Joseph → make → Australia
Since then he has endured his boyhood club London Irish going bust, an underwhelming spell at Harlequins and the loss of hearing in his left ear after an auto-immune reaction. But his superb early season form for Gloucester has thrust him back into the international picture and he took his opportunity superbly, showing work-rate and intelligence as well as raw top-end speed. Four other players - Douglas Lambert, Rory Underwood, Josh Lewsey and Henry Arundell - have scored five tries in a single match for England. Japan were vastly over-matched, unable to rev up the ball movement and quickfire rucks that have made them a threat to the game's major powers in the past. asserted
them → endure → past
With the outcome clear as England raced out to a 32-3 lead inside 20 minutes, the focus sharpened on a number of individuals attempting to press their case alongside Joseph. asserted
focus → race → Joseph
Centre Max Ojomoh, making his first appearance since an excellent performance against Argentina 12 months ago, was smart and sharp in midfield. asserted
Ojomoh → make → midfield
The Bath man burst into a pocket of space to help set up Joseph's second and his slick hands opened up a corridor of space for his team-mate's gleefully acrobatic fourth as Japan were buried beneath an avalanche of points. asserted
Japan → burst → points
Henry Pollock, afforded only his second start in his eye-catching England career, carried gamely but didn't have the impact he has shown so often off the bench. asserted
he → afford → bench
Replacement Greg Fisilau's pair of wince-inducing hits and burrowing try added more intrigue to the back-row equation. And while George Ford sewed together England's backline neatly enough, his failure to convert more of England's early tries won't help his hopes of regaining the 10 shirt on a more permanent basis. asserted
failure → induce → basis
Northampton scrum-half Archie McParland made his debut as a replacement, but a host of front-line names will return next Saturday as England attempt to take down an All Blacks side smarting from defeat by Wales. asserted
England → make → Wales
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