Marcus Smith shines as England punish Japan and Eddie Jones

Japan were overwhelmed 52-17 in their first match since Jones was placed back in charge.
England's Marcus Smith runs to score a try against Japan. Picture: Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images

England's Marcus Smith runs to score a try against Japan. Picture: Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images

Marcus Smith shone as England inflicted a crushing defeat on their former head coach Eddie Jones to give their summer tour lift off in Tokyo's National Stadium.

Japan were overwhelmed 52-17 in their first match since Jones was placed back in charge, with England amassing eight tries until the strike rate dried up in the face of a final-quarter surge from the hosts.

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