Pollock starts alongside Ojomoh and Joseph in bold England side

Free-scoring back row Henry Pollock will make only his second start for England after being named at number eight in a much-changed side for Saturday's Nations Championship meeting with Japan. Despite mainly being restricted to the bench, Pollock has scored eight tries in 14 Tests, including a double as a stand-in wing against Australia on Sunday.

After man-of-the-match performances in Northampton's run to the Prem title, the 21-year-old will get a chance to press his claim to a Test starting spot. Elsewhere in-form Will Joseph, whose only previous England cap came under now-Japan coach Eddie Jones in 2022, is given his chance in the absence of injured wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso.

The 26-year-old has not played for England since starring in the win over Argentina a year ago and was not initially part of England's 36-strong squad for this month's matches. With his contract at Bath up for renewal at the end of the season, he has been linked with a move to the Top 14 in the French press.