Rugby
Much-changed England told to ignore World Cup and put team first against Japan
England head coach Steve Borthwick has overhauled his lineup for the upcoming clash against Japan, making 10 personnel changes and two positional shifts. Rookies Will Joseph, Max Ojomoh, and Henry Pollock are set to start, while Archie McParland could make his debut from the bench.
Borthwick emphasized that individual auditions for future World Cup spots must remain secondary to the team's collective performance. Veteran players George Ford and Freddie Steward return to the starting XV to provide stability against an Eddie Jones-led Japanese side that is seeking its first-ever victory over England.
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