# Comeback kid Joseph thrills as England eye All Blacks

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/comeback-kid-joseph-thrills-as-england-eye-all-blacks/
- Published: 2026-11-14T21:06:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T22:38:25+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cq0l3pn5z20xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Asia, Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- England beat Japan 78-15.
- Will Joseph scored five tries on his return.
- New Zealand are England’s next opponents.

## Summary

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.

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