Japan want 'the sky to fall in' at Twickenham – Jones

Head coach Eddie Jones says Japan are drawing inspiration from Italy, who beat England for the first time in March, as the Brave Blossoms attempt to heap pressure back on Steve Borthwick with their own landmark win on Saturday.

Jones was sacked by England in December 2022 after a miserable autumn which ended in a 27-13 Twickenham defeat by South Africa and jeers from the home fans.

The Australian, 66, hopes to cause similar unrest on his return to Allianz Stadium this weekend.

"We're massive underdogs," Jones told BBC Radio 5 Live.

"We've got to find a way to disrupt an England side that's looking at New Zealand next week [England play the All Blacks on 21 November] and sometimes may be a little bit distracted.