69 minutes ago Steve Borthwick must look to up the offloads in England’s clash with Japan

Head coach locks horns with predecessor Eddie Jones as his side seek their first win of the Autumn Nations SeriesMuch has happened since England and Eddie Jones last crossed samurai swords in a sweltering Tokyo at the end of June. England have not had another Test match victory in the intervening 155 days and red rose morale has taken a series of hits. Five consecutive losses is in danger of prompting confidence and momentum to drift away among players and fans alike.Japan, coincidentally, have also endured a lean spell since conceding 52 points to England. Italy and Fiji have both topped 40 points against them, a reshuffled France side rattled up 52 points and New Zealand scored 64 in Yokohama. Last week’s 36-20 win over Uruguay delivered some respite but Jones’s second coming as Japan...

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5 hours ago Scotland v Australia predictions: Gregor Townsend’s side could edge out in

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6 hours ago The challenge for England is clear: they have to shut Japan out | Ugo Monye

After conceding 12 tries in three games, the defence will be under scrutiny and they need to stop the opposition scoringThe message within the England camp should be loud and clear this weekend: we are not conceding any tries against Japan. As much as Eddie Jones will be revelling in coming back to Twickenham, in trying to exploit whatever insecurities England have on the back of five straight defeats, this is not a Japan side that will harbour genuine hopes of an upset. The target for England, then, after an autumn of defensive frailties, should be to tighten up. To make sure that even if the result is not in doubt, they defend their line with all they’ve got.It can be difficult when the drop-off is so pronounced having faced the back-to-back world champions in South Africa. Japan are ...

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21 hours ago Gregor Townsend wants statement win to boost Scotland’s Six Nations bid

Australia are the final visitors of the Autumn Nations Series on Sunday.

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23 hours ago Scotland name team to face Australia as one man earns first Autumn Nations start in reshaped back row

Gregor Townsend selects ‘one of most experienced Scotland teams’

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23 hours ago Stirling rugby stars set to step out for Scotland in crunch Wallabies clash

A pair of Scotland rugby stars will be hoping to help the side to success over Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday as the Autumn Nations Series rounds to a close.

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29 hours ago Wales vs South Africa prediction: Boks set to beat up sorry Welsh side

Read our rugby betting tips for the Autumn Nations Series match between Wales and South Africa on Saturday afternoon

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