England v Japan: Nations Championship team news as hosts search for second home win as they face Eddie Jones' visitors

Probaly the main standout for Japan is second row Warner Dearns, who has been exceptional for Eddie Jones' side over the last few years.

He caused real havoc to the Welsh lineout last weekend and has been a standout since his debut in 2021.

A massive result in Cardiff with Wales beating New Zealand for the first time since 1953. That causes a major impact to the top of the Southern Hemisphere standings as the visitors remain second.

If England are to win this afternoon, they could set up a tie between England and New Zealand in finals week by beating the All Blacks next weekend.

England are currently sat in second place in the Northern Hemipshere section

With finals weekend looming, as things stand they would face New Zealand in the second place final, but still about three minutes to play at the Principality Stadium.

Japan are currently fifth in the Southern Hemisphere standings, with beating Italy at the beginning of the tournament being their only win.

I'm not sure how many are tuning in here considering the chaos in Cardiff, but the home side have had plenty of success over their visitors in recent times.

After narrowly losing out to Wales last weekend at the Principality Stadium, here's the visiting Japan team that will come to Cardiff this afternoon.

After beating Australia at Allianz Stadium last weekend, here's the side that Steve Borthwick has picked for this fixture.

Hello and welcome to TNT Sports' live coverage of England vs Japan in the Nations Championship.

Steve Borthwick's side currently sit second in the Northern Hemisphere table and welcome a Japan side who are currently fifth in the Southern Hemisphere table.

Kickoff at 4:40pm UK time, with build up and team news to come!