Steward puts England on road to resurrection as Japan fall apart

By NICK CAIN

England ............................. 52pts
Tries: Steward 12, Smith 24, 74; Porter 40, 50; Genge 48, Penalty 70
Conversions: Farrell 14, 25, 42, 48, 52, 75
Penalties: Farrell 5

Japan.................................. 13pts
Tries: Saito 59
Conversions: Lee 60
Penalties: Yamasawa 32, 35
England have unearthed a gem in Freddie Steward, and the big Leicester fullback shone so brightly against Japan yesterday that he gave red rose supporters a glimpse of an Autumn series resurrection by sparking this seven -try victory.
There was a feeling of disappointment, and anger, from Eng...

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