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England hope for triple injury boost amid warning over ‘violent’ New Zealand backlash

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Tabuteau, S. (2026, November 14). England hope for triple injury boost amid warning over ‘violent’ New Zealand backlash. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/rugby/england-new-zealand-all-blacks-wales-steve-borthwick-b1304893.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-14 · by Sam Tabuteau

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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 Japan team, echoed this sentiment, cautioning England to expect a tough and violent response from 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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Evening StandardThis outlet14 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 (this article)5 articles from Evening Standard on this story
BBC14 Nov

Eddie Jones criticized Twickenham's in-stadium experience during a BBC interview, commenting on the crowd being instructed when to cheer. In contrast, England thrashed Japan 78-15 in a match marked by high energy from a young crowd. Will Joseph, a 24-year-old winger making his second appearance for England, scored five tries, showcasing his swerving runs and offloading skills. The article highlights Joseph's…

Comeback kid Joseph thrills as England eye All Blacks →3 articles from BBC 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.

Joseph runs riot with 5 tries as England thrashes Japan in Nations Championship rugby →

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Sam Tabuteau
124 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
England head into their clash with the All Blacks as the form team, but will be wary of a backlash from Dave Rennie’s side after they lost to Wales for the first time since 1953 in a historic upset in Cardiff.
The hosts dominated in the air and at the breakdown, laying down the perfect marker ahead of a huge showdown with a New Zealand side who will be hurting after their historic shock first defeat to Wales since 1953.
The Harlequins wing would have felt a little left out before England eventually and inevitably struck down the left flank.
Borthwick has made 10 changes to the side that thrashed Australia for his 50th game in charge, including starts for the likes of Henry Pollock, Max Ojomoh, George Ford and Will Joseph.
Borthwick has made 10 changes to the side that thrashed Australia, including starts for the likes of Henry Pollock, Max Ojomoh and Will Joseph.
The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss will step down from his position as the USA national team after their upcoming two-legged Concacaf Nations League quarter-final tie against Haiti.
It’s a heavy weight to bear, but a weight that you prepare to take on, and know you can lift Terry Butcher on the England captaincy The defender was also an integral part of the England side under Sir Bobby Robson that reached the 1990 World Cup semi-finals, where they lost on penalties to West Germany. Reflecting on his career, Butcher admits that while he may not have won as many caps as Kane, or previous record-holder and former team-mate Peter Shilton, it always remained an honour to represent England. Read More
Will have been cursing Quansah’s decision-making as he picked the ball out the back of his net just before the hour mark.
All eyes will be on Harry Kane tonight as England host Croatia in their penultimate Nations League game.
Standard Sport understands that while a deal has not yet been agreed, the expectation from sources close to the club is that Frank will take charge at Selhurst Park.
2026-11-12 · assertive framing · Thomas Frank set to become new Crystal Palace manager
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Australia England Japan New Zealand Wales

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Atkinson PERSON · 3× Chessum PERSON · 3× England GPE · 3× Furbank PERSON · 3× New Zealand GPE · 3× Japan GPE · 2× Wales GPE · 2× Alex Mitchell PERSON · 1× Immanuel Feyi-Waboso PERSON · 1× Tom Curry PERSON · 1×

Narrative

A much-changed England side ran in 13 tries at home to Japan on Saturday, with Atkinson (hip), Chessum (shoulder) and Furbank (groin) all missing through injury, along with long-term absentees Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Tom Curry and Alex Mitchell.
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England head into their clash with the All Blacks as the form team, but will be wary of a backlash from Dave Rennie’s side after they lost to Wales for the first time since 1953 in a historic upset in Cardiff.

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A much-changed England side ran in 13 tries at home to Japan on Saturday, with Atkinson (hip), Chessum (shoulder) and Furbank (groin) all missing through injury, along with long-term absentees Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Tom Curry and Alex Mitchell. asserted
Atkinson → change → absentees
Atkinson, Chessum and Furbank all picked up issues against Australia last weekend, with Feyi-Waboso ruled out for the rest of the autumn with an ankle injury sustained after a hip-drop tackle from Wallabies prop Angus Bell. asserted
Waboso → pick → Bell
“Progressing well,” Borthwick said when asked about Atkinson, Chessum and Furbank. asserted
Borthwick → progress → Atkinson
“They all ran yesterday [Friday] on an individual basis to the levels they can. asserted
they → run → levels
We’re still hopeful that they’ll be able to be in contention for selection next week.” asserted
they → ’re → selection
England head into their clash with the All Blacks as the form team, but will be wary of a backlash from Dave Rennie’s side after they lost to Wales for the first time since 1953 in a historic upset in Cardiff. asserted
they → head → Cardiff
Captain Maro Itoje is aware of the threat that New Zealand possess and said they remain a world-class team despite their humbling 35-28 defeat at the Principality Stadium. asserted
they → possess → Stadium
Read More “It will be a huge step up,” he said. asserted
he → read → More
We’ve had some great battles with them over the years. asserted
We → have → years
They’re right up there with the toughest teams to play. asserted
They → ’re → teams
“Obviously they’re going to want a response, and we want to show where this team is going, so it’s going to be a very hotly-contested game.” asserted
it → go → response
Japan boss Eddie Jones, meanwhile, warned former side England over the brutal fate that may await them against the wounded All Blacks. uncertain
that → warn → Blacks
“They’re violent after losing,” Jones said. asserted
Jones → ’re → ?
They’ll be massively disappointed with their performance against Wales asserted
They → disappoint → Wales
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