Slade and Fisilau selected against Japan

One week on from his international debut, Greg Fisilau joins Henry Slade in the England match 23 for the second time against Japan at Allianz Stadium.

Back-rower Fisilau took to the field in the 55th minute against the Wallabies as England emerged 45-22 winners, with centre Slade named man of the match.

This weekend, it will be the turn of Northampton Saints’ man Archie McParland to be England’s debutant. He is included on the bench with Fisilau in a 6-2 split of the replacements.

Head coach Steve Borthwick said: “Japan are a very well-coached side who will challenge us in different ways, and we know we’ll need to bring intensity throughout the game. The atmosphere at Allianz Stadium last week was incredible. The players really fed off the energy in the stadium, and we’re really looking forward to being back on Saturday.”

Slade starts in the centres with Bath Rugby’s Max Ojomoh, who is one of 10 changes to the side. Other changes include the inclusion of vice captains Ellis Genge and George Ford at loosehead prop and fly-half.

Borthwick added: “We’re all delighted for Archie [McParland]. He’s had some bad luck with injury, so it’s especially pleasing to be able to name him in an England matchday 23 for the first time. He’s an outstanding young talent who has worked hard to get to this point, and we’re all excited to see how he goes.”

The game will be broadcast live on ITV and kicks off at 16:40 in London on Saturday.