Summary

  • England beat Tonga 35-3 in their first World Cup match in Sapporo

  • Tuilagi powers over for two tries in first half

  • Hookers George & Cowan-Dickie score in second half to seal bonus point

  • Eddie Jones 'happy with players' attitude' but admits team lacked cohesion

  1. 'What a boost for England'published at 11:47 British Summer Time 22 September 2019

    Chris Jones
    BBC rugby union correspondent at the Sapporo Dome

    What a boost for England and for Eddie Jones to have Manu Tuilagi back. He's making up for lost time here.

  2. try

    Try - England 8-3 Tongapublished at 23 mins

    Manu Tuilagi

    The Sapporo Dome DJ presses play on Blur's Song Two as Paul Williams gets the nod to award the try.

    Manu Tuilagi has looked bang up for the battle so far, going toe to toe with the Tongan midfield.

    Owen Farrell is off target with the conversion.

    Manu TuilagiImage source, PA Media
  3. Try reviewpublished at 23 mins

    England 3-3 Tonga

    This looks more hopeful for England.

    Manu Tuilagi has burrowed over, all pumping thighs and straining sinews.

    Referee Paul Williams can see the ball has been grounded, but he is checking for double movements and knock-ons in the process.

  4. 'One angle says no, one says yes'published at 11:44 British Summer Time 22 September 2019

    Matt Dawson
    England World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    One angle says no, one angle says yes. There was an end-on angle of Willi Heinz who put his hands on his head in disbelief that Piutau managed to hold that up.

  5. 'Extraordinary from Piutau'published at 11:44 British Summer Time 22 September 2019

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    That's extraordinary from Piutau if he's managed to hold that up. Underhill's had two rolls and it looked as though his momentum and weight had put the ball down, but Piutau has managed to wedge something in between him.

  6. No trypublished at 22 mins

    England 3-3 Tonga

    No clear angle on the grounding from Sam Underhill as the video official wears out the tape in his box in the gods.

    We are coming out for a scrum five to England.

    This is a prime bit of attacking real estate still.

    Sam UnderhillImage source, Getty Images
  7. Try reviewpublished at 22 mins

    England 3-3 Tonga

    Manu Tuilagi whirlwinds through the Tonga midfield like a Tasmanian devil on protein shakes.

    Sam Underhill takes a pop, and bundles over the line with Siale Piutau for company. Has he got the ball down?

    We are going upstairs to find out...

  8. Postpublished at 21 mins

    England 3-3 Tonga

    Tonga's forward momentum slows up and fly-half Kurt Morath puts boot to ball.

    That is a bit aimless though. Elliot Daly claims and counters with interest, carving infield and feeding George Ford...

    Kurt MorathImage source, Getty Images
  9. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:39 British Summer Time 22 September 2019

    #bbcrugby

    Matt: Sorry, but on what planet was that hit on Vunipola legal? No attempt to get the arm around the player. It was a shoulder barge. We are one serious injury away from finally taking action. It's a shame world rugby will wait for the injury first...

  10. 'England have got to be careful'published at 11:39 British Summer Time 22 September 2019

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    England have got to be careful, Tonga will show some unbelievable physicality. They've got to be careful not to get lured into it and to maintain their discipline.

  11. Postpublished at 11:38 British Summer Time 22 September 2019

    England 3-3 Tonga

    Becky Grey
    BBC Sport at Sapporo Dome

    Another bone-cruncher from Manu Tuilagi! Japanese onsens all round for these players after this.

    Manu TuilagiImage source, PA Media
  12. Postpublished at 17 mins

    England 3-3 Tonga

    Manu Tuilagi gets in on the party.

    The England centre hurls himself into a hit on a Tongan as the red shirt comes to earth, claiming a high kick.

    That was only just south of the armpit border, could easily have slipped high and had Paul Williams delving into this deck of card.

  13. Penalty - England 3-3 Tongapublished at 11:35 British Summer Time 22 September 2019

    Sonatane Takulua

    In the aftermath of that eye-watering hit on Billy Vunipola, Tonga win a penalty.

    And Sonatane Takulua is pinpoint off the tee.

    Level pegs.

  14. Postpublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 22 September 2019

    Get Involved
    #bbcrugby

    Small Man Peaky: That's a shoulder charge. No attempt to even lift the right arm.

  15. Tonga bench on their feetpublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 22 September 2019

    England 3-0 Tonga

    Becky Grey
    BBC Sport at Sapporo Dome

    That huge hit has buoyed the Tonga fans. They start their chant up again. It had the Tonga bench on its feet too.

  16. What a hit!published at 11:34 British Summer Time 22 September 2019

    Matt Dawson
    England World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    You can imagine the Tonga players before this match saying 'if there's one person I want to get a hit on it's my Tongan brother Billy Vunipola!'

  17. 'He's sat Vunipola down'published at 11:33 British Summer Time 22 September 2019

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Zane Kapeli's run full tilt, he knows Billy Vunipola's getting it and hes absolutely committed himself to hitting him as hard as he can. Technically perfect. He's sat Vunipola down on his not inconsiderable bottom.

  18. Postpublished at 14 mins

    England 3-0 Tonga

    The last time I saw a shockwave ripple through a body like that was when Ricky Hatton was caught by a Manny Pacquiao right hand in Vegas.

    Billy Vunipola has been shuddered backwards by a huge hit from flanker Zane Kapeli.

    Proper crash-test dummy stuff. Was there enough of an arm wrap? Probably just about.

    Billy V is up and gives a team-mate a rueful smile.

  19. Postpublished at 11 mins

    England 3-0 Tonga

    Maro Itoje spreads all over the breakdown like coldsores at Freshers Week securing the turnover.

    Massive play.

  20. Penalty - England 3-0 Tongapublished at 10 mins

    Owen Farrell

    Owen Farrell doesn't miss those.

    Bang in front, 30 metres out, he drills through the middle and towards the England fans in the stands.

    Owen FarrellImage source, PA Media