Shaun Edwards has joined England’s women’s rugby coaching team as a consultant for the WXV Global Series, The Guardian reports. He previously coached with the Wales and France men’s teams.
England head coach John Mitchell welcomed his experience. The appointment is described as a consultancy lasting for the competition, rather than a permanent coaching position.
A defined consultancy period
Edwards has joined for the WXV Global Series period, bringing experience from senior men's international rugby. The reporting describes work alongside the existing England coaching group, including defence coach Sarah Hunter. A consultancy appointment adds expertise to the team; it should not be confused with a change of head coach.
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