# Joseph scores record-equalling five tries as England rout Japan

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/joseph-scores-record-equalling-five-tries-as-england-rout-japan/
- Published: 2026-11-14T18:31:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T19:22:16+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cmvg208nlw04o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Asia, Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Will Joseph scored five tries on his England return.
- England equalled a national record in the rout.
- The team now turns its attention to New Zealand.

## Summary

Will Joseph scored five tries as England overwhelmed Japan, equalling the national record for tries by one player in a match. His return to Test rugby after four years, following a difficult spell at club level and losing hearing in his left ear, strengthens his case for a place against New Zealand next weekend.

England led 32-3 inside 20 minutes and capitalised after Japan lock Harry Hockings received a 20-minute red card for a high tackle. Joseph is the fifth England player to score five tries in a match; the others are Douglas Lambert, Rory Underwood, Josh Lewsey and Henry Arundell. Max Ojomoh helped create several scores, while Greg Fisilau also impressed, and George Ford missed some early conversions.

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