Curry's a hot pick for Japanese test

TOM Curry will start England's meeting with Japan at Allianz Stadium tomorrow, just two weeks after he was knocked out against Australia.

- DUNCAN BECH

Curry's selection at blindside flanker is one of two changes to the side defeated 29-20 by South Africa last Saturday, with George Furbank's return at completing the full-back adjustments.

Only a fortnight ago Curry sustained his second concussion of the season and fifth in two years, but he is preferred ahead of Chandler Cunningham-South, who drops to the bench.

The all-action Sale flanker, famed for his fearless playing style, was knocked unconscious against the Wallabies when he was struck by the knee of Rob Valentini while making a tackle.