{
  "id": 20033985,
  "title": "Five-try Joseph stars in record England rout of Japan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/five-try-joseph-stars-in-record-england-rout-of-japan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T19:20:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/five-try-joseph-stars-record-england-rout-japan-nations-championship-rugby/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gloucester wing Will Joseph marked his first Test start with a record-equalling five tries as England dominated Japan 78-15 in a Nations Championship match at Twickenham on Saturday. The 24-year-old, who earned his second cap, seized his opportunity to challenge for a place in Steve Borthwick's squad for next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia. Joseph scored four of England's 13 tries, including his first try just a minute into the game. The younger sibling of former England international Jonathan Joseph, Will's remarkable performance included a hat-trick in the opening quarter of the match. The comprehensive victory marked England's highest score against Japan and their record-winning margin, surpassing a 60-7 triumph in 1987. Japan's Harry Hockings was shown a 20-minute red card for a high tackle on Ellis Genge and the tally of tries scored by England was so lopsided that it surpassed their 45-22 win over Australia in last weekend's match.",
  "summary": "Will Joseph marked his comeback after four years out the Test game with a record-equalling five tries as England tore through Japan.",
  "key_points": [
    "Will Joseph scores record-equalling five tries in England's 78-15 win over Japan",
    "Joseph earns second cap, challenges for Steve Borthwick's squad spot",
    "England surpasses 60-7 triumph from 1987 with highest score against Japan"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Five-star Joseph shines as England hammer Japan 78-15",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/five-star-joseph-shines-as-england-hammer-japan-78-15",
        "published": "2026-11-14T18:40:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}