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England changes against Japan were a risk but rout showed plenty of reward

England put on a ruthless show despite ringing the changes and Steve Borthwick will now have a serious selection headache going into the clash with New Zealand next week.

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Nations Championship: England player ratings after Steve Borthwick's men run in 13 tries

Will Joseph stars with five tries as England thrash Japan 78-15

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The new norm? How hybrid players like Henry Pollock are changing rugby

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Nations Championship huddle: Pollock stars, Erasmus unsatisfied, Australia in crisis?

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Talk is cheap: England finally deliver, when Borthwick needed it most

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