Murray, Franklin included in tour squad

Franklin, a key member of the EP Kings team last season, and new recruit Murray have been kept out of the Kings' opening three Super Rugby matches because of knee injuries.

Murray booked his berth on the plane to New Zealand after he turned in an impressive display for the EP Kings against Border in a Vodacom Cup match in East London last Saturday.

The pair will bolster the Kings squad ahead of their opening tour match against the Crusaders in Christchurch this Saturday.