England head coach Steve Borthwick says he is "hopeful" of finding an agreement that would see Kevin Sinfield remain part of his coaching staff.
Sky Sports' Will Greenwood believes England's "outstanding" recent performances against New Zealand have put them back among the world's top four rugby teams.
Relive all of the action as Ireland wrapped up their summer tour in South Africa with a dramatic one-point win.
England slipped to a second tight defeat in successive weeks vs New Zealand, as the All Blacks fought from behind to seal a 24-17 win at Eden Park.
Can England solve their Eden Park problem and beat the All Blacks in the second Test? Watch it live on Sky Sports on Saturday at 7.30am.
A big blow for England head coach Steve Borthwick as George Furbank is ruled out of Saturday's second Test against New Zealand.
England sense an opportunity ahead of their second Test vs the All Blacks, while Ireland and Wales face difficult tasks in their series vs South Africa and Australia.
Fin Baxter replaces the injured Joe Marler as England name their side for Saturday's second and final Test against New Zealand
Will Greenwood has backed Marcus Smith to bounce back from missing several crucial kicks as England seek to reverse their first-Test defeat to New Zealand on Saturday.
Goalkickers will now have sight of a countdown timer as England look to level their series with New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
Stephen Perofeta has warned New Zealand they must be prepared for the threat posed by England full-back George Furbank in the second Test on Saturday.
Will Greenwood and Kyle Sinckler assess Maro Itoje's impact for England against New Zealand in the opening Test.
Damian McKenzie's second-half penalties thwarted England's hopes of a first win away to New Zealand since 2003.
Nick Evans and Will Greenwood on why Marcus Smith's missed kicks did not detract from his showing against New Zealand.
England, Wales and Ireland suffer defeats to New Zealand, Australia and South Africa live on Sky Sports.
Marcus Smith and Fin Smith have been working together in camp to ensure they can help fulfil the dream of an England series win over New Zealand.
TJ Perenara will start at scrum-half in Scott Robertson's first All Blacks team for Saturday's series-opening Test against England, live on Sky Sports.
What shape are New Zealand, Australia and South Africa in as they prepare to face England, Wales and Ireland in two-Test series?
Former England international Will Greenwood says Steve Borthwick's side have the strength of character, plus the "rock stars", to challenge the All Blacks.
Steve Borthwick has led tributes to former England and Bath head coach Jack Rowell following his death at the age of 87.