Wilson industrious in England victory over USA
The Cumbrian, who joins Sale Sharks on loan following the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup, was at his industrious best during the Pool C triumph in Kobe.
England’s next assignment comes on Saturday October 5 when they meet Argentina in Tokyo, a game which kicks off at 9am UK time.
Newcastle’s Greg Peterson played the final 28 minutes for the USA in their loss to Wilson’s England, the lock-forward having signed from Bordeaux-Begles for the coming season. The Eagles now move on to Fukuoka, where they meet France on Wednesday in an 8.45am UK-time kick-off.
Falcons scrum-half Sonatane Takulua starts for Tonga on Saturday when they meet Argentina, club-mate Cooper Vuna named on the Tongan bench for the 5.45am UK-time kick-off in Osaka.
Falcons star Josh Matavesi started at fly-half for Fiji on Wednesday, playing the full 80 minutes and kicking a conversion in their 30-27 loss to Uruguay. Fiji are next in action on Thursday October 3 when they meet Georgia in a 6.15am UK-time kick-off.
Newcastle prop Logovi’i Mulipola started at loose-head for Samoa in Tuesday’s 34-9 victory over Russia, being replaced just before the hour mark. Samoa’s next assignment sees them up against Scotland in Kobe on Monday, with the 11.15am UK-time kick-off being shown live in the Tap & Tackle at Kingston Park Stadium.
