England player ratings vs Japan as Eddie Jones’ men got their Autumn Nations Series campaign back on track with a 52-13 win at Twickenham.
Freddie Steward’s try combined with a conversion and penalty from Owen Farrell put the home side 10-0 up early on.
Further tries from Marcus Smith and Guy Porter put the hosts 24-6 in front at the break with Farrell converting both while Takuya Yamasawa kicked two penalties fro Japan.
Quickfire tries from Ellis Genge and Porter ended the game as a contest with Farrell again converting both, 38-6.
Naoto Saito’s score, converted by Seungsin Lee, reduced the deficit before a penalty try pushed England back ahead.
Smith then put the icing on the cake with his second try of the game late on after collecting a kick through from Henry Slade, who as winning his 50th cap.
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Key stats:
- Most carries: Sam Simmonds – 8
- Most metres: Sam Simmonds – 71
- Most tackles: Tom Curry – 24
- Missed tackles: Marcus Smith – 2
- Offloads: Freddie Steward – 2
- Turnovers won: Guy Porter – 2
- Defenders beaten: Freddie Steward – 2
England player ratings vs Japan:
In five words or less
15. Freddie Steward: First name on the teamsheet. 9/10
14. Joe Cokanasiga: Shouldn’t have been dropped. 8/10
13. Guy Porter: Took his tries well. 8/10
12. Owen Farrell (C): Took his kicks well. 7/10
11. Jonny May: Chased well. Dumb yellow card. 6/10
