Super League legend Kevin Sinfield will continue his role as part of England's rugby union coaching team.
Sinfield has been number two to England head coach Steve Borthwick, since the start of his reign in December 2022 initially as defence coach, and this year changed to skills/kicking coach.
After finishing third in the Six Nations earlier this year, England had two narrow losses to New Zealand in the summer.
Sinfield was due to step down after the recent tour to Japan and New Zealand but has chosen to stay on in his post as skills and kicking coach, as well as providing mentorship to the squad.
"Working with Steve and the team has been an immensely rewarding experience, and I am excited to continue my involvement with the team," said Sinfield.
"This new arrangement allows me to keep doing the thing that I'm passionate about, coaching and mentoring players, while also balancing other commitments which are important to me."
In a lift for the national set-up following the sudden departures of Aled Walters and Felix Jones, who served as head of strength and conditioning and as defence coach respectively, Sinfield will continue working with England on an ongoing basis.
The 44-year-old has raised over £10m for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research and charities. His fundraising efforts began when his former rugby league teammate and friend Rob Burrow was diagnosed with MND in 2019 and have included running seven marathons in seven days as well as other endurance feats.
Sinfield's contact time outside of Test windows and match weeks will be reduced, so he can focus on other activities.
"Kevin is a talented coach and an inspirational figure in our set-up", said Borthwick.
"The work he does on and off the field is invaluable to our players, so I am pleased he'll remain part of the management team and continue to contribute towards the success of England Rugby."
'An almighty relief for Borthwick'
Sky Sports News reporter James Cole:
Securing the services of Kevin Sinfield will be an almighty relief for England head coach Steve Borthwick.
His coaching team has been decimated over the summer.
First he lost head of strength and conditioning, Aled Walters, who jumped ship to Andy Farrell's Ireland.
Then his defence coach, Felix Jones. resigned; reportedly unhappy with the "unstable working environment".
Those two are considered among the best in the world in their respective fields and have left big holes in the backroom.
Had Sinfield also departed - as he planned to - it would have caused yet more disruption ahead of an Autumn series that will see England play New Zealand, Australia and world champions South Africa in the space of three weeks.
Sinfield is very popular in the England camp; he has an excellent rapport with the players and commands their immediate respect.
His incredible feats of endurance have seen him raise over £10m for Motor Neurone Disease research and charities. He is an inspirational figure who players listen to and follow.
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