Comeback kid Joseph thrills as England eye All Blacks

England beat Japan 78-15 at Twickenham, scoring 13 tries in a match that gave a capacity crowd plenty to enjoy. Will Joseph led the way with five tries, marking a striking return to the international stage and strengthening the case for his inclusion as England prepare to face New Zealand.

The 24-year-old had struggled with fitness and limited playing time after leaving London Irish, and an auto-immune condition left him deaf in his left ear. Since joining Gloucester, he has impressed as a versatile, pacey back; his previous England cap came on the 2022 tour of Australia. Joseph said the past four years had been challenging, while the article also notes a strong performance from second row George Martin.