England vs Japan live stream: how to watch RWC 2023 online

England vs Japan free live stream

Want to watch a free England vs Japan live stream? Luckily, in the UK, this and every Rugby World Cup 2023 game is free to watch on ITVX. Use a VPN to unblock ITVX and when traveling abroad. Full details on how to watch England vs Japan from anywhere in the world just below.

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England vs Japan preview

England and Japan meet for their second game of the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Sunday. Both started their campaigns with a win and will want to build on that momentum in Nice.

England impressed in defeating an under-par Argentina last weekend. They won 27-10, despite having only 14 men for almost the entirety of the match. All their points came from the feet of George Ford. Given the criticism the side faced heading into this tournament, that victory will serve as a huge boost ahead of what will likely be a difficult match against the Brave Blossoms.

Japan were thoroughly convincing as they overcame Chile 42-12 in their tournament opener. That impressive margin of victory meant that they finished the first round of matches top of Pool D. They have previously seen off the likes of Ireland, Scotland and South Africa, so will not be intimidated by England.

England remain without skipper Owen Farrell, who is serving the last game of his suspension. Tom Curry is suspended for two games after that red card against Argentina. Japan captain Kazuki Himeno should be fit to return, despite getting an injury just before his team’s match against Chile.

Here’s how to get a FREE England vs Japan live stream, wherever you are, and watch the Rugby World Cup 2023 from anywhere.

How to watch England vs Japan: live stream FREE in the UK

How to watch England vs Japan from outside your country

Keep scrolling down this page for more information on the TV channels and streaming services you’ll need to watch the Rugby World Cup in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the US.

However, if you happen to travel abroad over the couple of months the tournament is being played, you’ll soon discover that you’ll be blocked from watching your usual stream.

Thankfully, that’s a problem that’s easily solved if you install a VPN – a piece of user-friendly software that lets you effectively trick your laptop, phone or other streaming device into thinking it’s back in your home country.

Use a VPN to watch an England vs Japan live stream from anywhere:

How to use a VPN to watch England vs Japan

Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three…

1. Download and install a VPN – as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN.

2. Connect to the appropriate server location – open the VPN app, hit ‘choose location’ and select the appropriate location, eg: ‘UK’ for ITVX.

3. Go to the broadcaster’s stream – head to your home broadcaster’s site or app and watch as if you were at home – so that’s ITVX for Brits abroad.

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