England first wore Japan down then scored a bizarre try and rolled to a 34-12 win and a second straight victory at the Rugby World Cup in Nice.
Moments after his try, Japan cut through England’s defense but knocked on with the line in sight and momentum was lost. England’s third try followed, when Ford sent a clever crosskick from right to left and fullback Freddie Steward caught it and twisted over in the 66th.
Coach Steve Borthwick’s England is not playing well and kicking too much, but is in pole position to win Pool D. Humid conditions in southern Nice frazzled the thinking and Ford claimed mitigating circumstances: Slippery hands. After Matsuda closed the gap following a sloppy error by May, the steady boot of Ford to put the Red Roses 13-9 up.
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