Borthwick turned down my offer to work with England – Edwards

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. Shaun Edwards is now committed to Argentina for the 2027 Rugby World Cup Decorated defence guru Shaun Edwards says his offer to work for England at next year's Rugby World Cup was turned down by head coach Steve Borthwick. Edwards, 60, left his post with France earlier this year and, after a short-term role with England's women's side, has signed up to work with Argentina until the end of the tournament. "I had a good chat with Steve over the phone," Edwards told Rugby Union Weekly.

"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 staff and the way things have been going, and I respected him for that." Edwards is one of the most successful defence coaches in the game, having won three Six Nations Grand Slams during a 12-year spell with Wales and then helping restore France as a global powerhouse – with three Six Nations titles secured on that side of the Channel. He also won two Champions Cups and four