{
  "id": 20103588,
  "title": "Five-try hero Joseph 'speechless' after England thrash Japan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/five-try-hero-joseph-speechless-after-england-thrash-japan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T02:55:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/11/1578119/five-try-hero-joseph-speechless-after-england-thrash-japan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "London - Will Joseph expressed his utter amazement after scoring a record-equalling five tries in England's resounding 78-15 victory over Japan during the Nations Championship at Twickenham on Saturday. The Gloucester winger, making his first Test start, rejoiced in his chance to claim a spot in coach Steve Borthwick's squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in Australia.\n\nJoseph, the younger brother of former Red Rose international Jonathan Joseph, was already making waves with his opener in the first minute. He added three more tries before the break, propelling England to a record-breaking score and margin in their win against Japan, surpassing the 60-7 triumph achieved at the 1987 Rugby World Cup.\n\nJoseph's exceptional performance marked him as the fifth England player to score five tries in a single Test, following Douglas Lambert, Rory Underwood, Josh Lewsey, and Henry Arundell. On the field, Joseph expressed his joy and gratitude, stating, \"Today was firstly a very special day and I loved every minute of it.\"\n\nDespite the team's resounding win, Japan's coach Eddie Jones highlighted Hockings' early red card as a crucial turning point, saying, \"Getting the red card early in the game put us on the back foot and we were not good enough to recover.\"\n\nAs England now prepares to face New Zealand, Joseph expressed his excitement for the upcoming challenge, saying, \"I am going to enjoy today and we will be in (camp) on Sunday and get our heads around the All Blacks.\"",
  "summary": "LONDON: Will Joseph said he was “speechless” after marking his first Test start with a record-equalling five tries as England hammered Japan 78-15 in the Nations Championship at Twickenham on Saturday.",
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    "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-14T19:20:31.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}