Shaun Edwards will NOT coach England at Rugby World Cup 2027 - new team revealed

The 59-year-old, who has won seven Six Nations titles during spells with Wales and France, will work alongside Felipe Contepomi as Los Pumas prepare for next year's tournament in Australia.

His appointment ends speculation over a potential reunion with English rugby, having recently taken up a short-term role with the Red Roses.

Former Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma is also joining Contepomi's coaching staff, giving Los Pumas two experienced additions ahead of the World Cup.

Edwards was upon the Welsh coaching ticket for four Six Nations titles, and the French set-up for the most recent three triumphs in the annual tournament.

Fuel was added to Edwards potential future with Steve Borthwick's England team, after Edwards joined up with the England Women's team, the Red Roses, on a short-term consultancy role.

This followed the former Rugby League man's decision to depart the France national team, following a successful stint alongside Fabien Galthie and Les Bleus, from 2020 to 2026.

Edwards will not join up with Steve Borthwick and the England men for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and will instead be the Defensive Coach for Felipe Contepomi's ever-improving Argentine outfit.

1. A celebrated dual-code star in his youth, Edwards captained England at both rugby league and rugby union at schoolboy level.

2. Edwards is the most decorated player in rugby league history, with a staggering total of 37 championship winner's medals.

3. In 2015, Edwards became only the 25th person to be inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame

4. After ending his playing career, Edwards he joined London Wasps as assistant coach in 2001. He was head coach at the club from 2005 to 2011.

5. Edwards was the defence coach for the British & Irish Lions on their tour of South Africa in 2009.