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Jamie George says England are ready for Japan and Eddie Jones
England beat Australia 45-22 in their opening autumn match, scoring seven tries.
The result came after questions about head coach Steve Borthwick’s relationship with the squad.
England now face Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday, with only six days between matches.
Japan are coached by Eddie Jones, who led England from 2016 to 2022.
England captain Jamie George said the team expects Jones to use unexpected tactics but will focus on what it did well against Australia.
He said England’s strong set-piece, direct attack and physical defence were key to the win.
England want to build on the result as they pursue a place in the Nations Championship final on 29 November.
Jamie George says England are prepared for Japan and the tactics of head coach Eddie Jones.
England beat Australia 45-22 at Allianz Stadium in their opening autumn match.
George said the team would build on its performance while working on areas that need improvement.
England face Japan on Saturday in the Nations Championship after a six-day turnaround.
George praised head coach Steve Borthwick and said the team had shown its support through their performance.
- Who
- England, led by Jamie George, will face Japan, coached by Eddie Jones.
- What
- England are preparing for the match and say they are ready for Jones’s tactics.
- When
- The match is on Saturday, following a six-day turnaround after England’s match against Australia.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- England want to build on their 45-22 win over Australia and continue their Nations Championship campaign.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
England beat Australia 45-22 at Allianz Stadium in their opening autumn match.
England face a six-day turnaround before playing Japan on Saturday.
- Australia result
- England won 45-22
- Next opponent
- Japan
- Japan head coach
- Eddie Jones
- Previous England head coach
- Jones was in charge at Twickenham from 2016 to 2022
- Competition
- Nations Championship
What people are saying
We’re never sure what Eddie’s going to throw at us, so we’re looking forward to that challenge too.
Steve is an unbelievable coach.
We’re definitely not the finished article.