The Latest: Ford at 10, Farrell at 12 for England’s opener

TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the opening day of the Rugby World Cup in Japan (all times local):

12:40 p.m.

England will start its Rugby World Cup campaign with George Ford at flyhalf and captain Owen Farrell at inside center.

England head coach Eddie Jones also selected Tom Curry, Sam Underhill and Billy Vunipola in the backrow for Sunday’s Pool C game against Tonga in Sapporo, meaning newcomer Lewis Ludlam is on the bench.

Farrell and Manu Tuilagi form the center combination, and Jonny May, Anthony Watson and Elliot Dally are in the back three. There was no place in the 23 for Fiji-born wing Joe Cokanasiga, who has been struggling with a knee injury.

As expected, Vunipola’s brother Mako is not fit, so Kyle Sinckler comes in at tighthead prop alongside hooker Jamie George and loosehead Joe Marler.

Jones says England is expecting a “ferocious” challenge from a Tonga lineup which will be “full of pride and passion.”

England Lineup: Elliot Daly, Anthony Watson, Manu Tuilagi, Owen Farrell, Jonny May, George Ford, Ben Youngs; Billy Vunipola, Sam Underhill, Tom Curry, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Kyle Sinckler, Jamie George, Joe Marler. Reserves: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge, Dan Cole, George Kruis, Lewis Ludlam, Willi Heinz, Henry Slade, Jonathan Joseph.