THE Welsh Rugby Union have expressed their delight after keeping Shaun Edwards out of the clutches of England for a second time.
WRU chief executive Roger Lewis confirmed he had concluded a deal which would see Edwards remain as Wales defence coach for what is understood to be at least another four years.
The move, which is expected to be officially announced today, ended any chance of former Great Britain rugby league star Edwards joining England’s coaching team in the build-up to the 2015 World Cup.
Edwards had been a free agent since leaving his role as Wasps head coach this month, with his previous Wales contract expiring at the end of the World Cup last month.
Lewis said: “It was more than apparent through the extraordinary coverage in the UK press that Shaun was in considerable demand.
“I’m delighted for Welsh rugby, I’m delighted for the team of coaches we’ve got and I’m extremely delighted for Shaun”.
