Curry returnsTom Curry’s selection against Japan a fortnight after he was knocked out against Australia has raised eyebrows. A junior World Cup winner with the under-20s during the summer, big things are expected of the Sale prop who has been talked up by front row veterans Dan Cole and Joe Marler. Borthwick has been impressed by his dynamic play in the loose, set-piece expertise and the ability to play on both sides of the scrum, which makes him particularly valuable in a World Cup squad. 👊🇯🇵#ENGvJPN | @autumnnations pic.twitter.com/uZ07stOyl3 — Japan Rugby (@JRFURugby) November 22, 2024“They are a team that don’t ever let you rest, don’t give you a moment to turn your back” was the appraisal of Japan offered by England assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge. It swept them to the Pacific Nations Cup final in September, but they were then thumped 41-17 by Fiji.

Source: The Herald November 23, 2024 13:09 UTC