FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - England Training - Pennyhill Park Hotel, Bagshot, Britain - August 8, 2019 England's Sam Underhill during training Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
SAPPORO, Japan (Reuters) - Much of the conversation around England's World Cup opener has centred around how they will deal with Tonga's physical threat but flanker Sam Underhill says the Pacific islanders bring more to the table than just smash-mouth rugby.
The 23-year-old will make his World Cup debut when England take on the Tongans in Pool C at the Sapporo Dome on Sunday, with coach Eddie Jones keen to see him reprise his effective combination with Tom Curry.
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