England secured a commanding 78-15 victory against Japan at Twickenham on Saturday, highlighted by a five-try performance from Will Joseph.
The match marked a significant return to form for the 24-year-old, who previously earned his only England cap under former head coach Eddie Jones.
During the contest, Japan head coach Eddie Jones expressed frustration regarding in-stadium production, noting, “being a spectator and being told when to make noise is a bit funny,” according to BBC Sport.
Joseph, who has overcome an auto-immune condition and the bankruptcy of his former club, London Irish, thrived on the wing.
Former England wing Chris Ashton praised the player’s speed, stating, “he is just so fast,” as reported by Yahoo Sports.
The England roster featured several other notable contributors, including George Martin, who led the team in tackles and carries.
England head coach Steve Borthwick expressed satisfaction with the team’s attacking intent and the overall atmosphere at the stadium.
Borthwick noted, “the team is really starting to play well,” during his post-match comments to BBC Sport.
The victory serves as a fourth consecutive win for England, providing momentum ahead of their upcoming match against New Zealand.
Reflecting on the result, Jones joked about his role in Joseph’s early career, stating, “it kills me that Will Joseph, I gave him his first cap, he scores five tries against me,” per Yahoo Sports.
Joseph, meanwhile, remained focused on his personal progression after a difficult four-year period.
He told reporters, “it has been a challenging four years, but I have enjoyed the journey,” according to BBC Sport.
England now prepares for a sterner test next Saturday against the All Blacks.