Tom Curry Cleared to Play Against Japan

Tom Curry has been cleared to start for England against Japan just two weeks after suffering his second concussion of the season during a match against Australia. Despite his history of head injuries, which now total five concussions over two years, England's coaching staff, including assistant Andrew Strawbridge, have confirmed that he has completed all necessary return-to-play protocols. Curry's selection comes as part of a strong starting team chosen by head coach Steve Borthwick, who is seeking to end a five-match losing streak. The team will also see George Furbank return at full-back, while young prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is set for his debut on the bench. Safety concerns surrounding Curry's playing style have prompted adjustments in his contact technique to mitigate further injury risk. England faces a challenging match against Japan, led by former coach Eddie Jones, amidst increasing pressure on Borthwick's leadership.