England player ratings vs Japan: 2022 Autumn Nations Series
Rugby NewsSaturday, 12 November 2022 at 17:04
England player ratings vs Japan as Eddie Jones' men got their Autumn Nations Series campaign back on track with a 52-13 win at Twickenham.
Freddie Steward's try combined with a conversion and penalty from Owen Farrell put the home side 10-0 up early on.
Further tries from Marcus Smith and Guy Porter put the hosts 24-6 in front at the break with Farrell converting both while Takuya Yamasawa kicked two penalties fro Japan.
Quickfire tries from Ellis Genge and Porter ended the game as a contest with Farrell again converting both, 38-6.
Naoto Saito's score, converted by Seungsin Lee, reduced the deficit before a penalty try pushed England back ahead.
Smith then put the icing on the cake with his second try of the game late on after collecting a kick through from Henry Slade, who as winning his 50th cap.
Scroll down for England player ratings vs Japan.
Key stats:
- Most carries: Sam Simmonds - 8
- Most metres: Sam Simmonds - 71
- Most tackles: Tom Curry - 24
- Missed tackles: Marcus Smith - 2
- Offloads: Freddie Steward - 2
- Turnovers won: Guy Porter - 2
- Defenders beaten: Freddie Steward - 2
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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