Eddie Jones says he believes “100 per cent” that England can beat New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday – and his side were handed a major boost on Sunday after World Rugby decided not to take any action over Owen Farrell’s controversial tackle on Andre Esterhuizen in the 12-11 victory over South Africa.

The Springboks were privately furious that Farrell’s hit on Esterhuizen, which was reviewed by referee Angus Gardner and the television match official in a dramatic finish to a thrilling Test match, did not even merit a penalty as it would have given them a chance to kick at goal to win the match with the final play.

Farrell had been in an upright position when he hit Esterhuizen high on his chest with a possible sanction also resting on whether Farrell had used his arms in the collision.

World Rugby has adopted a zero-tolerance approach to high tackles for this autumn Test series, a crackdown that has also led to a rash of red cards and suspensions in European club matches this season.

Match citing commissioner Keith Brown, of New Zealand, who had 24 hours to review the incident, however on Sunday decided not to make any citings from the match, which leaves Farrell free to play.