Will Joseph poised to audition for leading role against Japan in Feyi-Waboso’s absence
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England require back-line reshuffle after several injuries
Kevin Sinfield says collaboration with clubs will be key
England need to find a talented understudy for their injured star winger Manny Feyi-Waboso and are poised to invite Gloucester’s Will Joseph to audition for a leading role against Japan on Saturday. The latter was a travelling reserve for last weekend’s Australia game and appears set for a Test recall four years after being given his debut by the current Brave Blossoms coach Eddie Jones.
The 24-year-old Joseph, whose brother Jonathan was a regular in England’s midfield for years, has been in outstanding club form and, as things stand, seems likely to feature in some capacity with injuries forcing Steve Borthwick to reconsider the backline blend that prospered against the Wallabies.
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