Henry Pollock starts as England make 10 Japan changes
Henry Pollock starts at number eight as England make 10 changes for Japan, with Max Ojomoh and Will Joseph also selected.
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England head coach Steve Borthwick has made 10 changes to his starting lineup for Saturday's Nations Championship clash against Japan at Allianz Stadium.
Henry Pollock, Max Ojomoh and Will Joseph have been handed starting opportunities as England prepare for their second November fixture.
Henry Pollock Starts at Number Eight Against Japan
Pollock will start at number eight after scoring twice as a replacement during England's 45–22 victory over Australia, where he impressed while playing out of position on the wing.
Despite his impact in previous appearances, the Japan encounter will be only his second start in 15 international Tests.
Ojomoh returns at inside centre for his first England appearance in a year, replacing the injured Seb Atkinson, while Joseph starts on the right wing for his first international appearance since July 2022.
England Make Changes Across Forward Pack
Borthwick has selected a completely new front row, with Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie and Asher Opoku-Fordjour starting against Japan.
George Martin comes into the second row alongside captain Maro Itoje, while Alex Coles moves from lock to blindside flanker and Ben Earl switches from number eight to openside flanker.
George Ford starts at fly-half, with Jack van Poortvliet retaining his place at scrum-half.
Cadan Murley and Freddie Steward join Joseph in the back three, while Henry Slade continues at outside centre.
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The bench also includes Theo Dan, Emmanuel Iyogun, Joe Heyes, Arthur Clark, Ben Curry, Greg Fisilau and Marcus Smith.
England will be without Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, George Furbank and Seb Atkinson through injury as they look to build on their victory over Australia.
England XV: 15 Freddie Steward, 14 Will Joseph, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Max Ojomoh, 11 Cadan Murley, 10 George Ford, 9 Jack van Poortvliet; 1 Ellis Genge, 2 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 3 Asher Opoku-Fordjour, 4 Maro Itoje (captain), 5 George Martin, 6 Alex Coles, 7 Ben Earl, 8 Henry Pollock.
Reserves: 16 Theo Dan, 17 Emmanuel Iyogun, 18 Joe Heyes, 19 Arthur Clark, 20 Ben Curry, 21 Greg Fisilau, 22 Archie McParland, 23 Marcus Smith.
