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Shaun Edwards joins Argentina as defence coach
The decorated rugby union coach signs with Argentina until the 2027 World Cup in Australia, ending speculation about an England role.
In brief
The decorated rugby union coach signs with Argentina until the 2027 World Cup in Australia, ending speculation about an England role. Shaun Edwards, one of rugby union's most decorated coaches, has joined Argentina's coaching staff until the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Edwards joins Argentina until 2027
Defence coach Shaun Edwards has signed with Argentina's coaching staff on a deal running until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Move ends England speculation
The announcement ends speculation that Edwards could join Steve Borthwick's England set-up. The fifty-nine-year-old will fulfil his consultancy role with England's women's team first.
Edwards brings decorated record
Edwards is one of rugby union's most decorated coaches. He left France's defence role earlier this year after helping them win three Six Nations titles.
Argentina face Nations Championship matches
Edwards and Mario Ledesma, appointed to lead the forwards, start work at the end of October. Argentina then face Ireland, Italy and France in November Nations Championship matches.
The one thing
Shaun Edwards, one of rugby union's most decorated coaches, has joined Argentina's coaching staff until the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
