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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Daniel Gallan

Japan 17-52 England: rugby union international – as it happened

England’s fourth try in Tokyo came when Henry Slade soared to catch a crossfield kick from Marcus Smith .
England’s fourth try in Tokyo came when Henry Slade soared to catch a crossfield kick from Marcus Smith . Photograph: Koki Nagahama/RFU/The RFU Collection/Getty Images

Rob Kitson's report

Rob Kitson’s report from Tokyo has just landed.

With that I’ll sign off. Thanks for hanging with me as England got their summer tour off to a banging start, running in eight tries in the sweaty heat.

Japan played their part but, apart from a frenetic opening period, were always second best.

That was loads of fun. Catch you soon.

Another unwanted record for Charlie Ewels.

He becomes the first player in Test history to receive red cards in consecutive Tests. His last match, against Ireland in 2022, also ended with his marching orders.

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