a second behind in third place. it's a busy weekend of rugby union in the autumn internationals. all four home nations are in action over the next two days. ireland got things under way with a comfortable win overjapan in dublin. veteran fly—halfjonny sexton starred for the irish in his 100th cap, scoring a try, four conversions and a penalty as ireland won 60 points to 5 in dublin. and things were just as comfortable at twickenham as england got their autumn off to the perfect start. they ran in 11 tries as they thrashed tonga by 69 points to 3, despite having to make a late change to their line—up before kick—off. austin halewood reports. a new start for a new look england with two years to go until the world cup eddiejones has decided this is the time to ring the changes. one of them out of his control as captain owen farrell had to withdraw after a positive covid—19 test but the new look line—up didn't take long to gel, burrowing over early on but