Shaun Edwards would return to coach England on one condition 

Despite the latest success with Les Bleus, the France defence coach admits he remains open to future opportunities with both Wales and England as he eyes a return to an international head coach role.

The 59-year-old previously held talks with England in 2022 before opting to stay with France and has since been linked with potentially succeeding Steve Borthwick after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with the current England boss under growing pressure following England’s recent results.

Speaking to the Daily Mail last year, Shaun Edwards made it clear he is keeping his options open.

“Any role interests me in the future, because I want to coach for as long as possible, particularly in international rugby,” he said.

Edwards also pointed to his previous success as a head coach during his time with Wasps.

“I’ve proved myself as a head coach, with a team that won the Heineken Cup, the Premiership and the Anglo-Welsh Cup. I know that, with my experience and the knowledge I’ve gained from working with people like Fabien Galthié and Gats, I’d be more than capable.”

However, Edwards stressed that the environment matters more than the title.

“It doesn’t bother me. As long as I’m in a job where I’m motivated, have good players to work with who are highly motivated themselves, I can do both – assistant coach or head coach.”

In a previous interview, he reiterated that stance while emphasising his focus on France for now.

“I will always keep an open mind about coaching England, or maybe returning to Wales, but now my sole focus is on France.

“My French language skills aren't good enough to be a head coach, so for now I’ll continue as defence coach.

“At some point in future I’d like to make that step up to head coach at international level. I’d like to coach into my 70s.”

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