England triumphed over Japan with a decisive 52-17 victory in Tokyo, marking the start of their summer tour. The match, held at Japan National Stadium, saw England's Marcus Smith and Henry Slade delivering standout performances. Smith's strategic play, including a well-executed overthrow move and a 50:22 kick, helped England pull ahead after an early surge from Japan. Despite the challenging heat, England maintained control, scoring four tries in the first half. Japan, under the new leadership of former England coach Eddie Jones, struggled to keep pace but managed a late try and conversion by the Wild Knights duo Yamasawa and Matsuda. This match also marked the debut for several Japanese players, including Takayoshi Mohara, Mamoru Harada, and Tiennan Costley. Jamie George and Michael Leitch also played significant roles in the game. Fumiaki Tanaka, who recently retired, commented on the match. The game was broadcast live and free on RugbyPass TV in the UK and Ireland.
Japan 17-52 England: Red Rose romp to massive win to kick off summer tour against old boss Eddie Jones https://t.co/bZHzyZX8YV
England secure a dominating victory over Japan #JPNvENG https://t.co/kzqYKDe6ur
An insane catch to give Japan something to cheer about ๐ฅ Watch the full replay exclusive and free on RugbyPass TV Available in UK & Ireland #rugby #JPNvENG https://t.co/aYvUSBx031
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ ENGLAND START THEIR MID-YEAR TOUR IN STYLE IN TOKYO! #JPNvENG https://t.co/ZweVfbyL3K
England have beaten Eddie Jones' Japan 17-52 in the opening game of their summer tour ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ https://t.co/XqZpL0RrxE
FT: ๐ฏ๐ต JAPAN 17 - 52 ENGLAND ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ A lot more one sided than I, and I think most people, anticipated. Some really nice stuff from England in the heat - would be surprised if thereโs many, if any, changes to the side for the first test against NZ. Onto the next. #JAPvENG
Well-organised England overcome spirited Japan in Tokyo ๐ฏ๐ต Who was your player of the match? #JPNvENG #EnglandRugby #JapanRugby https://t.co/9z838jbCXs
Try and conversion by the Wild Knights duo Yamasawa and Matsuda! โฑ๏ธ70 mins ๐ฏ๐ต 17-45 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ #BraveBlossoms | #JPNvENG https://t.co/IDr0OU8kG9
This was stunning from England earlier on. Complete one way traffic. #JAPvENG https://t.co/3TUFZtGpMA
Half time โฐ #BraveBlossoms | #JPNvENG https://t.co/lncUBDyMF2
Send your support for todayโs debutants! ๐โจ ๐๏ธ Takayoshi Mohara ๐๏ธ Mamoru Harada ๐๏ธ Tiennan Costley #BraveBlossoms | #JPNvENG https://t.co/3F8L1AG8Ti
England in control here after difficult opening spell when Japanโs clever handling caused problems for visitorsโ blitz. Smith regal at 10, CCS scored try and influential, Lawrence starting to motor, Furbank busy. England clinical in attack, taking chances.
England turn up the heat in Tokyo with a dominant first half racking up four tries in the first half โ England Tries ๐ Chandler Cunningham-South Marcus Smith Immanuel Feyi-Waboso Henry Slade Catch the second half on our app ๐ฝ๐ฝ ๐ฒ - https://t.co/USAibncXoP #JPNvENG https://t.co/p90uUXJB5w
Henry Slade and Marcus Smith are cooking ๐ฅ Watch exclusive and free on RugbyPass TV Available in UK & Ireland #rugby #JPNvENG https://t.co/5ffBCGPUaa
Not the greatest of starts from ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ in Tokyo with a few penalties and errors, but they've responded to that very well to score four nice tries in tough conditions. Marcus Smith very good. Bevan Rodd tap and go (tap and stay?!) a first-half highlight! HT: ๐ฏ๐ต 3-26 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ #JPNvENG
That 10 jersey for England is getting increasingly competitive. #JPNvENG #rugbyjp #japan https://t.co/HVsdjfgP2p
Now that's a pretty try #JPNvENG https://t.co/l3IbqPPDAC
Two lovely tries from England, pushing them clear. Superbly-executed special move from the lineout to send Smith in, and then his 50:22 and fizzed pass to Feyi-Waboso brings another. England weathered the early surge well, and pulling away. @TimesSport
What a move ๐ฅ Marcus Smith glides through after a well executed overthrow move! Watch exclusive and free on RugbyPass TV Available in UK & Ireland #rugby #JPNvENG https://t.co/u5EWRdbVTW
Japan playing in true Japanese fashion with offloads and quick ball, will they be able to keep this pace up ๐ฅ Watch exclusive and free on RugbyPass TV Available in UK & Ireland #rugby #JPNvENG https://t.co/KziodVw9SA
Good ear-worm chant here to the tune of "if you're happy and you know it, clap your hands" Nanananananana Nippon! Great start from Japan. Back to the ruck-n-run style, stretching England seriously, and beating the blitz on the outside regularly. Smith at FB in D. @TimesSport
Corr thatโs an Eddie Jones encyclopaedia entry of a start from Japan. Rapid ruck-speed, beating the blitz on the edge. Great fun.
Penalty goal from Seungsin Lee ๐ โฑ๏ธ 2 mins ๐ฏ๐ต 03-00 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Keep it up boys ๐ฅ #BraveBlossoms | #JPNvENG https://t.co/ef7eqUebEb
Here they come. Japan v England. https://t.co/ObdNyaQQ4P
I hope you've all got a coffee, and remembered your log-ins... summer tour, here we go. Japan centre Dylan Riley out, and replaced by Samisoni Tua. England *should* win by 20+ - as it's such a green Japanese team, but let's see how they cope in the heat. @TimesSport
Head-to-Head Wins ๐ฏ๐ต 0-3 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Draws 0 Last 3 Meetings ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ 34-12 ๐ฏ๐ต 2023 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ 52-13 ๐ฏ๐ต 2022 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ 35-15 ๐ฏ๐ต 2015 #JPNvENG
Brave Blossoms have arrived ๐คฉ ๐ Saturday, 22 June 14:50 ๐ Japan National Stadium ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ก14:30 NTV ๐ก14:00 JSports 1 ๐ฑ14:30 Hulu ๐ฑ14:00 JSports On Demand ๐ ๐ฑ Rugby Pass TV #BraveBlossoms | #JPNvENG https://t.co/YiiiA3Ctqh
England players out on the pitch at the National Stadium here in Tokyo where it is HOT. Tough conditions for the tourists this afternoon in first Test of tour v Japan. Kick-off in 55 minutesโฆ https://t.co/TFOuIlTmN2
1โฃ5โฃ minutes to kickoff ๐Japan vs England ๐ We are live ๐บ Watch live update is app now!
Canterbury Japan is taking game day to the next level! โ๏ธ Get your favorite player's number on your jersey and show your support like never before Don't miss out on this exclusive fan service ๐ #BraveBlossoms | #JPNvENG https://t.co/OyRCURs9kM
Brave Blossoms jerseys throughout the years ๐คฉ Whatโs your pick? ๐ Saturday, 22 June 14:50 ๐ Japan National Stadium #BraveBlossoms | #JPNvENG https://t.co/xYBH2CCbZd
The stadium is ready to go ๐ #JPNvENG https://t.co/LhdSOycQOj
Japan ๐ England โ๏ธ 6:50am BST ๐๏ธ Japan National Stadium England's summer tour gets underway this morning with a one-off Test against the Brave Blossoms in Tokyo LIVE: https://t.co/5gmsKSLdqP #JPNvENG
England take on Japan in Tokyo this morning to kick off their summer tour. It's an important warm-up before facing New Zealand, and there's the familiar face of former head coach Eddie Jones on the home bench. Here's how you can watch #JPNvENG for FREE. https://t.co/PoUxH5VBUC
6โฃ0โฃ minutes to kick-off ๐Japan ๐ฏ๐ต v ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟEngland ๐ฐHerewith your teams
Japan ๐ England โฐ Kick-off time ๐บ How to watch ๐ฅ Lineups โ Prediction ๐ฐ Match odds #๏ธโฃ #JPNvENG #SummerSeries match preview https://t.co/6rWBnBd5MF
Itโs time ๐ซก ๐ Saturday, 22 June 14:50 ๐ Japan National Stadium See you there ๐ #BraveBlossoms | #JPNvENG https://t.co/1AQoWhJEhV
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Brave Blossoms and a brave new era of 'Chosoku Rugby' under Eddie Jones ... That's the plan, says reappointed ๐ฏ๐ต captain, Michael Leitch #ENGvJPN ๐บ Watch Saturday's match ๐ England live and exclusive on RPTV Click below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/fDpsy3BLZP
There is reportedly one major difference in the new Eddie Jones era with Japan compared to his previous stint in charge in the Far East. #JPNvENG #JapanRugby @LeagueOne_EN https://t.co/6a0j5gWp9D
โIt wouldnโt surprise me if suddenly Australia and Japan are in the same pool โ thatโs just the way the stars align with him โ and he would love it." Fans in the UK + Ireland can watch the game live and free on RPTV #JPNvENG #EddieJones https://t.co/cyRHjTEfkq
"As a human being, Eddie Jones is very mild now..." - INTERVIEW: Fumiaki Tanaka, with Liam Heagney ๐จโ๐ป, on Japan versus England and his recent retirement from playing at the age of 39. #JPNvENG #JapanRugby @LeagueOne_EN Click before for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/XOnCfPGjoJ
Eddie Jones! He delivered some tactical clinics as England head coach, before they began drying up after 2019. Last one... probably 2021 vs South Africa? A piece on the curveballs he could throw at his old team this weekend. https://t.co/jeUw5jVFIT
England play their first Test match in Japan on Saturday - but itโs not their first visit here. At the end of a marathon season, Jamie George sees this as a tour to relishโฆbecause it could be the last. https://t.co/8PY0kBhjIU
England will come face-to-face with former boss Eddie Jones when it plays his new-look Japan in a test match in sweltering Tokyo on Saturday. https://t.co/C1uMu44Vbt
Yesterdays training ๐ช The boys are in good shape! #BraveBlossoms | #JPNvENG https://t.co/5eO0asy3fP
Japan will take England right to the last moment - Eddie Jones https://t.co/9vV4VhVZiz
The house is ready for the gameโฆ COME ON ENGLAND!!!! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ https://t.co/wMjUTue9Mm
Rising Japan star thrown in at 15 for Saturday's Test vs England - live and exclusive on RPTV. Uni student gets his chance to shine. On that topic, RPTV's Japan U docuseries will help you spot the next future Brave Blossoms star. Click below โคต๏ธ https://t.co/LGiW5vl9df