{"id":289974,"date":"2023-09-16T08:52:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T08:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=289974"},"modified":"2023-09-16T08:52:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T08:52:51","slug":"england-have-weaknesses-as-japan-target-rugby-world-cup-scalp-after-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/rugby-league\/england-have-weaknesses-as-japan-target-rugby-world-cup-scalp-after-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"England &#8216;have weaknesses&#8217; as Japan target Rugby World Cup scalp after changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>England coach Steve Borthwick says Owen Farrell target of \u2018personal attacks\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>Japan&#8217;s head coach has claimed that England \u2018have weaknesses\u2019 as they look to take a scalp in their Rugby World Cup group stage fixture on Sunday. Steve Borthwick\u2019s side relied on the kicking of George Ford in their 27-10 win over Argentina and failed to score any tries in the match.<\/p>\n<p>Japan also won their opening match 42-12 against Chile and sense that they can take a scalp against England. Coach Jamie Joseph has made four changes to his team to try and restrict their opposition\u2019s kicking game.<\/p>\n<p>England had to play 77 minutes of their opening match with 14 men after Tom Curry was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle. Borthwick\u2019s side will also be without Owen Farrell who is also suspended against Japan, resulting in Ford starting at fly-half.<\/p>\n<p>Despite winning their opening World Cup match, Borthwick\u2019s side were beaten in warm-up games against Wales, Ireland and Fiji. England were also blitzed 10-53 at Twickenham against France in their final Six Nations game back in March.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/69\/590x\/secondary\/George-Ford-4962447.jpg?r=1694804729878\"><\/p>\n<p>Joseph said: \u201cWe\u2019ve seen England at their best in the last match they played, but prior to that we\u2019ve seen that they\u2019ve got a few weaknesses.\u201d If Japan\u2019s tactics are working, England can call on Mako Vunipola from the bench after he served a two-match suspension.<\/p>\n<p>Uruguay served up a positive example for Japan on Thursday when the host nation defeated the South Americans 27-12. Despite their loss, Joseph says that Uruguay&#8217;s performance against France can serve as inspiration for his beefed-up side as they seek to contain England.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Kate jokes with rugby player George Ford as she asks &#8216;have you been practising?'[REACTION] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>England help rival Wales beat Fiji and get off to perfect start at rugby WC[ANALYSIS] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>England boss Borthwick silenced boo boys but still won&#8217;t win Rugby World Cup[COMMENT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you&#8217;ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/69\/590x\/secondary\/Jamie-Joseph-4962450.jpg?r=1694804729958\"><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That performance from Uruguay is in some ways inspiring to tier two teams because there is that opportunity that they can go out there and play really well,&#8221; he added. &#8220;I really enjoyed that match. But we\u2019ve got a handful in terms of England and the way they play the game.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They play it different to everyone else at the World Cup. They control the game very well through their kicking game and the set piece. For a tier two team, not just Japan, it\u2019s always a real challenge.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are expecting a lot of pressure, kicking is a big part of their game. We have got to be good enough to catch those balls under extreme pressure.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/rugby-union\/1813429\/England-weaknesses-Japan-Rugby-World-Cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>England coach Steve Borthwick says Owen Farrell target of \u2018personal attacks\u2019 Japan&#8217;s head coach has claimed that England \u2018have weaknesses\u2019 as they look to take a scalp in their Rugby World Cup group stage fixture on Sunday. 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