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".

England fullback Freddie Steward says any criticism of the team's recent run should be on the players and not head coach Steve Borthwick.

Freddie Steward says there is more to his game than being good under the high ball but understands that is why he is back in the England side to face world champions South Africa on Saturday.

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.

Freddie Steward has been restored at full-back to reinforce England's aerial game against South Africa at Twickenham.

Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet have been recalled to the starting England side to take on South Africa as Steve Borthwick makes four changes. Steward takes the place of George Furbank at full-back,

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,

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.

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