ReportSpringboksThe Guardian Rugby · Planet Rugby30 Jun· updated 2 Jul

England set to start Murley on the wing against Springboks at Ellis Park

Cadan Murley is set to start on the wing for England against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday, with Tommy Freeman expected at No 13 as England look to end a run of four consecutive Test defeats.

England are set to hand Harlequins wing Cadan Murley a starting berth against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday in the Nations Championship. Murley, 26, started England's final two Six Nations matches against Italy and France, and his place had looked uncertain following Manny Feyi-Waboso's return to fitness. He now appears set to retain his spot, with Tommy Freeman expected to keep the No 13 jersey.

England arrive in Johannesburg having lost four Tests in succession and will be looking to Murley's pace and physicality to create problems for the Springbok defence out wide.

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