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Paul Myers

England muddle past Japan at rugby World Cup

England fly-half George Ford scored 14 points during his team's 34-12 victory over Japan in Nice. AP - Daniel Cole

England edged closer to the last eight at the rugby union World Cup on Sunday night following a 34-12 victory over Japan at the Allianz Riviera in Nice.

The result with a bonus point leaves Steve Borthwick's side a win away from securing a berth in the knockout stages from Group D. That success should be obtained next Saturday at the Stade Pierre Mauroy against World Cup debutants Chile.

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