Will Joseph poised to audition for leading role against Japan in Feyi-Waboso’s absence

• England require back-line reshuffle after several injuries

• Kevin Sinfield says collaboration with clubs will be key

England need to find a talented understudy for their injured star wing Manny Feyi-Waboso, and are poised to invite Gloucester’s Will Joseph to audition for a ­leading role against Japan on Saturday. The latter was a travelling reserve for last ­weekend’s Australia game and appears set for a Test recall four years after being given his debut by the current Brave ­Blossoms head coach, Eddie Jones.

The 24-year-old Joseph, whose brother Jonathan was a regular in England’s midfield for years, has been in outstanding club form and, as things stand, seems likely to ­feature in some capacity with injuries ­forcing Steve Borthwick to reconsider the backline blend that prospered against the Wallabies.

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