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.

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 straight defeats.

Freddie Steward insists his game has evolved during his England exile but will remain true to his core strengths when South Africa visit Allianz Stadium on Saturday. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says his team will treat every match as "personal" as they look to extend their winning run against England at Twickenham

Freddie Steward, Jack van Poortvliet, Ollie Sleightholme and Sam Underhill come into the England starting line-up to face South Africa; Steve Borthwicks side are seeking a first victory of the autumn

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.

Full back Freddie Steward and scrum half Jack Van Poortvliet will start England’s crunch match against South Africa as head coach Steve Borthwick makes four changes. As Telegraph Sport revealed on Wednesday,

Saints star Ollie Sleightholme will start for England for the first time when they host South Africa on Saturday (kick-off 5.40pm).

England name Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet in side to face South Africa - George Furbank and Ben Spencer make way.