A closer look at “England Miss Out on Defence Guru Shaun Edwards as Argentina Secure His Services for 2027 W”, exactly as the source publishes it. England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) and head coach Steve Borthwick have missed a golden opportunity to add Shaun Edwards to their coaching staff, as the Wigan-born defence specialist has signed with Argentina for next year's World Cup. Edwards, widely regarded as one of the best defensive coaches in rugby, was a target for England following a period of inconsistent performances and defensive lapses.
His decision to join Argentina, led by head coach Felipe Contepomi, bolsters a Pumas side that has shown steady improvement and will be a threat at the 2027 tournament in Australia. This is a major blow for England, who have struggled to find a world-class defence coach since Edwards left Wales in 2019. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.