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Pollock, Ojomoh, Joseph start for England against Japan in Nations Championship

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Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Pollock, Ojomoh, Joseph start for England against Japan in Nations Championship

Summary

Henry Pollock makes his second start for England in Saturday's Nations Championship clash against Japan at Twickenham. He is joined in the lineup by Will Joseph and Max Ojomoh, both returning to the starting XV after recent performances. England's coach Steve Borthwick has made significant changes due to injuries, with six changes from their previous match., Archie McParland is set to make his debut off the bench. Japan, led by Eddie Jones, sticks with an unchanged forward pack after their loss to Wales. Both teams seek to assert their strategies ahead of next week's matches.

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Status Watch

•Pollock starts at No 8 following a strong performance on the wing.
•Max Ojomoh returns at inside centre after a year away from the national team.
•Will Joseph earns his first England cap since 2022, starting on the wing.
•Archie McParland expected to debut for England off the bench.
•Japan maintains a consistent lineup after their last outing against Wales.

Latest Updates

12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Pollock starts alongside Ojomoh and Joseph in bold England side
12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Will Joseph and Max Ojomoh given chance to shine in radical England revamp for Japan

What they're saying

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Free-scoring back row Henry Pollock will make only his second start for England in Saturday's Nations Championship meeting with Japan.
— Yahoo Sports