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Coach Eddie Jones said his team needed a change in attitude to turn around Saturday's test against Japan as England, completely outplayed for most of the first half, came from 15-10 down at the break to take control and triumph 35-15.

England overcame a shocking first half when their experimental side trailed an effervescent Japan 15-10 to turn on the power after the break and run out somewhat flattering 35-15 winners in a classic game of two halves at Twickenham on Saturday.

Coach Eddie Jones said his team needed a change in attitude to turn around Saturday's test against Japan as England, completely outplayed for most of the first half, came from 15-10 down at the break to take control and triumph 35-15.

England overcame a disastrous first half when their experimental side trailed an effervescent Japan 15-10 to turn on the power after the break and run out 35-15 winners at Twickenham on Saturday.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday became Japan's first leader to visit the Australian city of Darwin since it was bombed by Japanese forces during World War Two, underlining the strength of their crucial alliance.

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England forward Maro Itoje said he feels fortunate to be named vice-captain for Saturday's test match against Japan and that he will lead by example, supporting stand in skipper George Ford where he can.

England forward Maro Itoje said he feels fortunate to be named vice-captain for Saturday's test match against Japan and that he will lead by example, supporting stand in skipper George Ford where he can.

Venezuela captain Tomas Rincon’s penalty nine minutes from fulltime rescued a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Japan in Oita on Friday after Hiroki Sakai scored his first international goal for the hosts.