Ford gets the match underway for Eng

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 2023 Rugby World Cup in a Pool D clash. England opened their campaign with an impressive 27-10 victory over Argentina, while Japan ran out 42-12 winners against Chile. These sides have met on just three occasions, with England winning each encounter.