England produced certainly one of their greatest performances but underneath Steve Borthwick as they thrashed Japan 52-17 on their tour of the island nation on Saturday.
The Roses dominated the encounter on the Nationwide Stadium in Tokyo to present former head coach Eddie Jones some severe meals for thought after the hammering.
Marcus Smith was the star of the present as he scored one attempt to efficiently kicked 4 conversions through the contest as England blew Japan apart.
Eight totally different England gamers crossed the white line through the match as Japan struggled to get a foothold towards Borthwick’s dominant stars.
Mail Sport’s Chris Foy offers his full and in-depth England participant rankings from Japan.
England produced certainly one of their greatest performances but underneath Steve Borthwick as they thrashed Japan 52-17 on Saturday
The Roses dominated the encounter on the Nationwide Stadium in Tokyo
ENGLAND
George Furbank 7.5
Lined loads of floor in defence and brought about bother with gliding runs in vast channels.
Tommy Freeman 6.5
Enormous early shot set the tone for a robust efficiency. A risk within the air all through.
Jamie George 7
The skipper’s pinpoint lengthy lineout throw arrange England’s second attempt to he was busy in defence.
Jamie George lengthy lineout throw arrange England’s second attempt to he was busy in defence
Chandler Cunningham-South 7.5
Fumbled kick-off however recovered to attain first attempt, supply lineout outlet and stand out on Take a look at begin.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso 7
Easy stroll in for early attempt to gained the interception for one more. Vigorous all through
Marcus Smith 8
Gorgeous solo strike adopted by an imperious 50-22 and a long-pass help as he seized his probability at 10.
Marcus Smith starred as England produced a shocking efficiency towards Japan
Smith was the star of the present as he scored one attempt to efficiently kicked 4 conversions through the contest
Dan Cole 6.5
Denied a uncommon attempt when he was held up over the road and needed to battle for scrum parity.
Ben Earl 8
Actually confirmed his true colors with a rampaging second-half effort and ended up in midfield.
Ben Earl actually confirmed his true colors with a rampaging second-half effort and ended up in midfield
Henry Slade 7
Nice run adopted by sharp end from a cross-kick and took over goal-kicking with assurance.
Alex Mitchell 8.5
His snipe arrange England’s first attempt. Then he took cost after the break, scoring one attempt to making one other.
Alex Mitchell took cost after the break, scoring one attempt to making one other
Maro Itoje 7
Quiet till simply earlier than the break however then extra outstanding as sport wore on and he took over the captaincy
Sam Underhill 8.5
Continued his advantageous type with trademark large pictures, a key turnover, stable carrying and a attempt.
Sam Underhill continued his advantageous type with trademark large pictures, a key turnover, stable carrying and a attempt
Ollie Lawrence 7
Loads of his direct carrying within the sport and was in tune with Slade and Smith alongside.
Bevan Rodd 6
Not a sport for the Sale prop to indicate his dealing with class, however he put in an enormous shift within the tight contests
George Martin 6.5
Added clout to England’s driving sport and was largely concerned within the close-quarters grafting duties
Head coach: Steve Borthwick 8
Picks and combos labored nicely and ways optimistic. Work wanted on defensive lapses.
Steve Borthwick was delighted as his alternatives and combos labored nicely
Replacements
Theo Dan 6: A couple of acquainted carrying bursts;
Joe Marler 6.5: Bolstered scrum and made large hit;
Will Stuart 6: Added to robust set-piece;
Charlie Ewels 2: Deserved purple card;
Tom Curry 7: Energetic and highly effective;
Harry Randall 7: Sharp and completed attempt nicely;
Fin Smith 6: Few good touches;
Tom Roebuck 6.5: One superb run.
JAPAN
Yazaki 5; Naikabula 5.5, Tua 5, Osada 5, Nezuka 6; Lee 6 (Matsuda, 61 – 6), Saito 6.5 (Fujiwara, 57 – 5.5); Mohara 6 (Miura, 63 – 5), Harada 6.5 (Sakate, 50 – 5), Takeuchi 6 (Tamefusa, 47 – 5); Waqa 6 (Saumaki, 57 – 5), Dearns 7.5; Leitch (capt) 7, Makisi 5, Costley 6 (Yamamoto, 61 – 5). Head coach: Eddie Jones 7.
