Side entry at the breakdown, penalty Japan but McCurran mises touch

Box kick from Saito, Smith puts it high, Japan secure

Smith gets the match underway for Eng, taken by McCurran

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

England and Japan do battle in the Autumn Nations Series. England is coming a 29-20 loss to the Springboks, while Japan beat Uruguay 36-20. Head to head these sides have met on five occasions, with England winning all of them including a 52-17 victory earlier this year.