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JPN vs ENG
International Men's Rugby
National Stadium, Tokyo
Japan
vs
England
17
FT
52
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Full-Time: 17 - 52
That is all we have for you from Tokyo this evening. Thanks for tuning into Tribe's live international rugby coverage. Until next time, I'm Dan Gread saying good evening.
Japan started the match strongly but were blown off the park by halftime as England found their feet and the line seemingly at will. They found some go forward late and lifted the pace, getting over the line twice to make the score somewhat respectable. Dearns was excellent in the second row, while young Yazaki was impressive at times out the back. They will take on Georgia in a few weeks time in their next match.
After a slow start England found their groove and started to make hay out wide and through the middle of the park. The forward pack for England were mighty impressive with Cunningham-South a standout. Earl and Itoje stood tall and provided plenty through the middle while the combination of Lawrence and Slade in the midfield cut through the Japanese defenders. All in all, a solid performance. The only worrying aspect to come out of this match is the upgraded red card of Ewels on the hit of Leitch. He will have a nervous wait to find out his punishment.
It is a bit of a bloodbath in Tokyo this afternoon as England put 52 points on the new era Eddie Jones Japan side. It was far from a perfect performance from the northerners but Steve Borthwick will be more than pleased to get a good performance under the belt as they now head down south to take on the All Blacks in a fortnight's time.
80+1'
Itoje brings down the line out as Lawrence smashes into the midfield defence! Back inside for Martin! Smith lifts it up to the left edge as Lawrence comes through and dives forward but knocks it on! That will do us!
80'
Over the top goes Randall from his 10. Roebuck wins the aerial battle on halfway as Smith then puts it into the 22 on the turf! Yamasawa looks to run back up the right edge but is smashed into touch on his 22!
79'
England can't control the restart on their left edge and it rolls into touch! Japan bring down the line out on the 10 metre line and look to move the ball back into the middle. Back inside for Naikabula as he powers through! England win the turn over and look to control it on their 10.
78'
Slade raises the flags from the left edge!
78'
17-52 H. Slade
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