England host Japan at Twickenham in the Nations Championship, with Eddie Jones returning to face his former side. The match follows Wales' historic 35-28 upset of New Zealand in Cardiff, which has set up a wounded All Blacks side for England next weekend.
England are heavy favourites after a record 45-point win over Australia last weekend, their most ever against the Wallabies, with seven tries. That victory eased pressure on head coach Steve Borthwick and made it three wins in a row for England.
Team News and Changes
Borthwick has made 10 changes to the side that beat Australia for his 50th game in charge. Henry Pollock, Max Ojomoh, George Ford and Will Joseph all start. Northampton scrum-half Archie McParland is set for an England debut off the bench after recovering from injury.
Greg Fisilau earns a second cap, while Theo Dan will look to press his case as a hooker option. Japan hand a debut to wing Tokito.
Jones's Mind Games
Jones has said Japan want the "sky to fall in" at Twickenham as they target a first-ever win over England. "We're massive underdogs," Jones told BBC Radio 5 Live. "We've got to find a way to disrupt an England side that's looking at New Zealand next week and sometimes may be a little bit distracted."
England scrum coach Tom Harrison responded: "That's nowhere near the case because we understand how important this game is."
Wales Stun New Zealand
Wales beat New Zealand 35-28 in Cardiff, their first win over the All Blacks since 1953, ending a 34-game losing streak. Tries from Tomos Williams, Dewi Lake, Archie Griffin, Eddie James and Louis Rees-Zammit, all converted by Sam Costelow, sealed the win.
New Zealand scored through Cortez Ratima, Wallace Sititi, Fehi Fineanganofo and Peter Lakai, all converted by Richie Mo'unga, but could not find a late score.
Japan will take hope from that result, while England face a wounded All Blacks side next weekend. Kick-off is at 4.40pm GMT, live on ITV.
