Murless leads field in Johannesburg

Tournament leader Mark Murless is on nine-under-par at the halfway stage in the Joburg Open.

Spain’s Pablo Larrazabal, who equalled Murless’ second round 68, is second on eight under, while South African trio Warren Abery, Charl Coetzee and joint overnight leader Tyrone Ferreira all share third a shot back and one ahead of Englishman Iain Pyman.

Having missed the cut last year, Pyman moved himself into a good position to push on for a first career title at the co-sanctioned European and Sunshine Tour event.

Darren Clarke is five under after four holes this morning, in thirteenth place.