Five-try Will Joseph equals record as England steamroller Japan

England v Japan LIVE: Rampant England thrash hopeless visitors in Nations Championship rout

England 78-15 Japan Steve Borthwick’s men score 13 tries Not every game of rugby can deliver a result for the ages and this one never stood a chance of eclipsing the weekend’s remarkable events in Cardiff and Paris. Will Joseph marked his comeback after four years out the Test game with a record-equalling five tries as England tore through Japan. Will Joseph scored five tries on his first England appearance since 2022 as Steve Borthwick's side destroyed Japan 78-15 in Saturday's Nations Championship.

The Guardian Sport reported the story as "Five-try Will Joseph equals record as England steamroller Japan." The Independent reported the story as "England thrash Japan 78-15 as Will Joseph scores record-equalling five tries."

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