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Nick Purewal

Joe Marler ‘practised’ headers before assist for bizarre try in England win over Japan

Joe Marler insisted he had practised for his cushioned-header assist for Courtney Lawes’ vital try in England’s 34-12 victory over Japan.

England battled for fluency for the bulk of their Rugby World Cup clash in Nice, but eventually claimed four tries for a bonus-point win.

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