Wales have confirmed that defence coach Shaun Edwards will leave after the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Edwards, who had been offered a new contract by Wales, decided not to join rugby league side Wigan as head coach.
The 52-year-old has also been linked with France’s national union team as well as some English Premiership clubs.
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“After more than 10 years with Wales this has been an incredibly difficult decision to reach but I won’t be renewing my contract,” Edwards said.
“I would like to thank Warren [Gatland, Wales head coach] and the WRU [Welsh Rugby Union] for the opportunity I have had working with the national team.
“We have won four Six Nations titles during my time with Wales, but I sincerely hope and believe that the best days are yet to come and I am fully focused on seeing what we can achieve in Japan.”