Shaun Edwards lifts lid on ‘straight-talking’ England rejection and what makes Springboks’ defence ‘phenomenal’

New Argentina defence coach Shaun Edwards has spoken for the first time about his recent rejection by England’s Steve Borthwick.

The ex-Wales and British and Irish Lions assistant became a free agent earlier this year after he was sacked by France before the start of the Nations Championship in July.

Edwards went on to work with John Mitchell’s England women’s team but amid calls for him to be taken on by Borthwick’s men’s team, he instead agreed a deal with Felipe Contepomi’s Pumas that will take him through to the conclusion of next year’s Rugby World Cup in France.

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