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Following a challenging November, England will aim to end on a high note as they face Japan and their former coach, Eddie Jones.

Last weekend's loss to South Africa marked the fifth consecutive defeat for Steve Borthwick's team, leaving little opportunity for changes in what is essentially the main lineup chosen to wrap up the Autumn Nations Series. Tom Curry is back in the back row after recovering from a concussion, while newcomer Asher Opoku-Fordjour is ready to make his debut from the bench.

Borthwick will be cautious about facing a crafty opponent coached by his past mentor. Having worked alongside Jones for eight years with both Japan and England, the current England coach understands that the Australian is probably planning some surprises as he revisits a familiar setting.

Stay updated with everything happening at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham by checking out our live blog below:

Eddie Returns: Key Takeaways From England Vs Japan

Eddie Jones has missed online media commitments this week due to a cold. However, he will be present for his first match against England at Twickenham. His absence, which assistant coach Neal Hatley referred to as a “precaution,” comes at a time when there is significant scrutiny surrounding his management style. This follows Danny Care’s remarks about a “toxic” atmosphere during Jones's seven-year tenure as England's coach. Care described Jones as a “tyrant,” a sentiment that Danny Cipriani has also echoed. Jones has not yet addressed these allegations, but on Sunday, he will get a sense of how he is viewed by the England supporters based on their reaction.

Harry Latham-Coyle, November 24, 2024, at 2:30 PM.

Key Takeaways From England Vs Japan Match

England's assistant coach, Andrew Strawbridge, described Japan as a team that continually puts pressure on their opponents, never allowing them a moment of respite. This comment highlights the 'Chosoku rugby' approach embraced by coach Eddie Jones, which focuses on quick attacks and the ability to launch offensive plays from any part of the field. This strategy helped Japan make it to the final of the Pacific Nations Cup in September, where they faced a heavy loss of 41-17 against Fiji. Following that, they conceded a total of 116 points to weakened teams from New Zealand and France. However, their recent victory over Uruguay, with a score of 36-20, finally marked the end of their string of significant defeats.

Harry Latham-Coyle, November 24, 2024, 2:20 PM

Key Takeaways: England Vs Japan - A Strong Finish

England will have one of their least challenging tasks of the fall as they go up against a Japan team that has dropped to 13th place in the world rankings. Steve Borthwick’s squad is heavily favored at 1/80 to break their streak of five Test losses, and any result other than a win would be a huge shock. Following the disappointing matches against New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa at Twickenham this month, only a decisive victory and strong showing will ease concerns about an ongoing crisis for England. However, with Ireland as the first opponent in the upcoming Six Nations, those worries could resurface very soon.

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the blog section: Harry Latham-Coyle, on November 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM.

TNT Sports Optimistic About Autumn Nations Ratings

The rugby internationals in November have generated considerable interest throughout Europe, and officials at governing organizations and broadcasters are reportedly satisfied with the number of viewers.

TNT Sports, in their inaugural year as the UK broadcaster for the Autumn Nations Series following their takeover from Amazon, is reportedly very optimistic about the increasing interest they’ve seen each week. This marks their first major and ongoing participation in international rugby.

The recent match between England and South Africa attracted a record number of viewers on the channel that used to be known as BT Sport. The level of interest was comparable to that seen during major Premier League and Champions League matches.

Harry Latham-Coyle, November 24, 2024, at 1:45 PM

Fin Baxter Aims To Break Losing Streak Against Japan

Fin Baxter is heading into Sunday’s match against Eddie Jones’ Japan with two main goals: to achieve his first victory with the England team and to wrap up the autumn season on a positive note.

England are strong favorites to break their streak of five consecutive Test losses against a team ranked 13th in the world. Earlier this month, they suffered defeats to New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa at Allianz Stadium.

Baxter has earned all five of his caps during the nation's toughest period of performance since 2018. Despite this challenging time, the 22-year-old prop is grateful for the opportunity to experience the tough realities of international rugby.

Harry Latham-Coyle, November 24, 2024, 1:30 PM

Tom Curry Eager To Face Japan Despite Concussion

England has supported the choice to bring Tom Curry back for the match against Japan on Sunday, even after he suffered a concussion in the game against Australia two weeks ago.

Curry is set to team up once again with Sam Underhill in their powerful 'Kamikaze Kids' duo for the first time since the 2023 World Cup. He has been selected to play as blindside flanker, taking the spot from Chandler Cunningham-South.

The decision has been finalized even though the Sale back row player suffered his second concussion of the season and fifth in two years. This occurred when his head collided with the knee of Australia's Rob Valentini during a tackle on November 9, which kept him out of last Saturday's loss to South Africa.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso suffered a head injury while playing against the Wallabies, and unfortunately, his recovery hasn’t gone as well as expected. As a result, the Exeter wing will not be participating in the upcoming matches against the Springboks and Japan.

Harry Latham-Coyle, November 24, 2024, at 1:15 PM.

Tom Curry's Return Highlights Rugby's Concussion Issue

Steve Borthwick has put together a solid England team, opting not to rotate players since the hosts require a victory. However, one decision has sparked notable backlash. Tom Curry, who experienced his second concussion of the season in the match against Australia, is making a comeback just two weeks later. Luke Baker delves into a sensitive topic that many believe rugby hasn't adequately addressed:

Harry Latham-Coyle, November 24, 2024, 1:00 PM

Live Coverage: England Vs Japan

Good afternoon and thanks for joining us for The Independent's live updates on England's last match in the Autumn Nations Series against Japan. After suffering three losses this November, England is on a five-game winless streak and is looking to end this run with a solid performance against a familiar opponent, former coach Eddie Jones.

The match will start at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, at 4:10 PM GMT.

Harry Latham-Coyle on November 23, 2024, at 4:45 PM