England head coach Steve Borthwick is on a collision course with one of his own players after hitting out at a new World Rugby law. Earlier this month, the authority announced a crackdown on ’escort runners’ during games, which refers to players who impede opponents as they chase after high kicks.

By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) -England fullback Freddie Steward, scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet, flanker Sam Underhill and winger Ollie Sleightholme will all start against South Africa on Saturday as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to end a run of four successive defeats.

England full-back Freddie Steward is relishing his return to the side against South Africa and says new laws intended to create more contestable kicks "are brilliant for the game".