KYLE SINCKLER will start England's World Cup clash against Japan this weekend, bidding to get back to his best after injury.
The ex-Harlequins prop (left, in training this week) will make his first appearance at the tournament after recovering from the chest injury that kept him out of last Saturday's 27-10 victory over Argentina.
England take on Japan in Nice on Sunday, where a second win would push head coach Steve Borthwick's side into a potent position in Pool D.
Bristol star Sinckler was one of former head coach Eddie Jones's most trusted lieutenants, but the 30-year-old has lost his usual Test rhythm since Borthwick took charge.
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