England v Japan

England v Japan at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday 14 November 2026, kick-off 16:40 GMT, is England’s second home fixture in the inaugural Nations Championship. The hosts enter the November block having recovered from their opening July defeat to South Africa with wins over Fiji and Argentina. Japan’s more recent form adds a stronger storyline than the last Twickenham scoreline alone suggests: the Brave Blossoms beat Fiji 20-15 in Tokyo on 19 September to win the 2026 Pacific Nations Cup. That title followed August defeats to Australia, including a narrow 35-32 loss in Osaka, and gives Eddie Jones’s side a fresh confidence boost before their European fixtures. England won the previous Twickenham meeting 59-14 in November 2024, scoring nine tries, but the 2026 game now contributes directly to Nations Championship standings. England will have faced Australia six days earlier, while Japan are scheduled to play Wales before arriving in London. Those opening November matches will help establish the immediate form and selection picture. The tactical interest is whether Japan can maintain quick attacking possession and withstand England’s pressure at the set piece and breakdown across the full match. Confirmed line-ups should be checked nearer kick-off. For supporters planning the evening fixture, compare seat locations using the Twickenham seating plan and check the conditions attached to the ticket provider.