Ellis Genge somehow smashed through three Japanese defenders to score try
Rugby NewsSaturday, 12 November 2022 at 17:31
Ellis Genge is called Baby Rhino for a reason. The loosehead-prop managed to smash through three Japanese defenders to get his score at Twickenham this afternoon.
A much-improved England ran in seven tries to overwhelm Japan 52-13 at Twickenham and get their autumn campaign back on track.
Ellis Genge try:
England player ratings vs Japan:
In five words or less
15. Freddie Steward: First name on the teamsheet. 9/10
Celebrations for Freddie Steward of England with his teammates having scored a try during the Autumn International Series match between England and Japan at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 12th November 2022 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
14. Joe Cokanasiga: Shouldn't have been dropped. 8/10
13. Guy Porter: Took his tries well. 8/10
Dylan Riley of Japan is tackled by Guy Porter of England during the Autumn International Series match between England and Japan at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 12th November 2022 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
12. Owen Farrell (C): Took his kicks well. 7/10
Owen Farrell, Captian of England scores a conversion during the Autumn International Series match between England and Japan at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 12th November 2022 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
11. Jonny May: Chased well. Dumb yellow card. 6/10
10. Marcus Smith: Quiet but effective. 7/10
Marcus Smith of England goes over for the try during the Autumn International Series match between England and Japan at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 12th November 2022 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
9. Jack van Poortvliet: Got England playing. 7/10
1. Ellis Genge (VC): The Baby Rhino ran wild. 9/10
Ellis Genge of England goes over for the try during the Autumn International Series match between England and Japan at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 12th November 2022 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
2. Luke Cowan-Dickie: 7/10
3. Kyle Sinckler: Lost shorts, kept his head. 8/10
4. David Ribbans: Decent debut. 7/10
5. Jonny Hill: Established England regular now. 7/10
6. Maro Itoje: Much better. Play him lock. 8/10
7. Tom Curry: Industrious as usual. 8/10
8. Sam Simmonds: Will be disappointed. Defended well. 7/10
Finishers
16. Jamie George - 6
17. Mako Vunipola - 6
18. Joe Heyes - 6
19. Alex Coles - 6
20. Billy Vunipola - 6
21. Ben Youngs - 6
22. Henry Slade - 7
23. Manu Tuilagi - 6
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