Defence Guru Edwards Says Borthwick Declined His England Offer

Defence guru Edwards says Borthwick declined his England offer

Edwards left his post with France earlier this year and, after a short-term role with England's women's side, the 60-year-old signed up to work with Argentina until the end of the World Cup. "I had a good chat with Steve over the phone," Edwards told the BBC. "I said to Steve he can make me assistant kit man and I'll be there, I'll be ready for work. "He was very, very honest with me and I thanked him for that. "He said he was happy with his sta…

Shaun Edwards: England turned down my offer to join coaching staff

Decorated defence guru Shaun Edwards says his offer to work for England at the forthcoming World Cup was turned down by head coach Steve Borthwick.

England rugby: Shaun Edwards says Steve Borthwick turned down his offer to work with side at 2027 World Cup

Shaun Edwards told Steve Borthwick that he would be assistant kit man if required but England head coach happy with his current staff; Borthwicks side play Australia at Twickenhams Allianz Stadium on Sunday, before clashes with Japan and New Zealand across the next two weekends