Rugby Union - England v Japan - Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, Britain - November 17, 2018 England's George Ford with team mates Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
LONDON (Reuters) - 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.
The long-shot outsiders had threatened a repeat of their 2015 World Cup upset over South Africa when well-made tries for Ryoto Nakamura and Michael Leitch rewarded some terrific play and a dominant 40 minutes after England had struck first through scrumhalf Danny Care.
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