England will head to rugby's final frontier to confront the All Blacks armed with myriad benefits from a compelling warm-up - a hybrid asset, a new sensation and a clinical streak in attack.

He [Rob] was so proud of Kev.' Sinfield released a heartfelt statement on social media on Sunday evening following Burrow's passing that read: 'Today was the day that I hoped would never come.

Kevin Sinfield said the world has lost “a great man and a wonderful friend” as he paid an emotional tribute to Rob Burrow following his death at the age of 41.

Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield has paid a moving tribute to his former team-mate Rob Burrow, who has tragically passed away at the age of 41 after a battle with MND ...

Kevin Sinfield has shared a heartfelt tribute to his long-time friend Rob Burrow, who tragically passed away at the age of 41 after a battle with motor neurone disease (MND).

He signed off his tribute by saying: "I will miss you my little mate, all my love, Kev x." Sinfield has raised millions alone for MND research by undertaking a series of endurance challenges.

Sinfield joined the England coaching team when Steve Borthwick took charge in December 2022 following Eddie Jones' departure. Sinfield helped England to the semifinals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup ...

Borthwick declined to disclose any details over Sinfield’s future plans in the first backroom reshuffle of his year-long reign. “Kev made the decision over what he wanted to do,” Borthwick said.

Kevin Sinfield is to leave England's rugby coaching set-up after their tour of Japan and New Zealand later this year, head coach Steve Borthwick announced on Thursday.