England make 10 changes as Pollock, Ojomoh and Joseph start against Japan

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made 10 changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Nations Championship clash against Japan at Twickenham.

Henry Pollock, Max Ojomoh and Will Joseph are among those promoted to the starting line-up following England's 45-22 victory over Australia.

Pollock will start at No 8 after scoring two tries from the bench against the Wallabies, while Max Ojomoh returns at inside centre for his first England appearance in a year. Will Joseph is also handed a starting opportunity, making his first England appearance since July 2022.

George Ford replaces Marcus Smith at fly-half, while Freddie Steward and Cadan Murley join Joseph in a new-look back three.

In the pack, Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Asher Opoku-Fordjour and George Martin all come into the starting side. Maro Itoje will continue as captain.

Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland could make his England debut after being named among the replacements.