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