Shaun Edwards, the mastermind behind France\u2019s imposing defence, has indicated he could be open to a future return to either England or Wales as a head coach.<\/p>\n
Having previously held talks with England in 2022 before opting to stay on with France, the 59-year-old is now being linked with the role of replacing Steve Borthwick<\/a> after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n Greene King is offering a free pint to anyone who books a table at a Greene King sports pub for a Six Nations game on Saturday 7 February. Customers can claim their pint by booking online<\/a>\u00a0and showing confirmation at the bar. \u00a0<\/p>\n Edwards, who served as Wales\u2019 defence coach from 2008 to 2019, was quizzed about the prospect of returning to Wales in an interview with the\u00a0Daily Mail.<\/p>\n His response was nothing short of intriguing for fans across both England and Wales.<\/p>\n Join the\u00a0RUCK\u2019s WhatsApp community here<\/a>\u00a0and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.<\/p>\n \u201cAny role interests me in the future, because I want to coach for as long as possible, particularly in international rugby,\u201d Edwards said.<\/p>\n He continued, \u201cI\u2019ve proved myself as a head coach, with a team (Wasps) that won the Heineken Cup, the Premiership, and the Anglo-Welsh Cup. I know that, with my experience and the knowledge I\u2019ve gained from working with people like Fabien Galthi\u00e9 and Gats, I\u2019d be more than capable.\u201d<\/p>\n Shaun Edwards exuded confidence when asked about stepping into a head coach role again, but he remained open-minded, adding, \u201cIt doesn\u2019t bother me. As long as I\u2019m in a job where I\u2019m motivated, have good players to work with, who are highly motivated themselves, I can do both \u2013 assistant coach or head coach.\u201d<\/p>\n Watch the Guinness Six Nations at your local\u00a0Greene King sports pub<\/a>.<\/p>\n In a previous interview he doubled down on his desire to coach England or Wales in the future. He wrote: \u201cI will always keep an open mind about coaching England, or maybe returning to Wales, but now my sole focus is on France. <\/p>\n \u201cMy French language skills aren\u2019t good enough to be a head coach, so for now I\u2019ll be continuing as defence coach.<\/p>\n \u201cAt some point in future I\u2019d like to make that step up to head coach at international level. I\u2019m 56 years old and I\u2019d like to coach into my 70s,\u201d<\/p>\n Super Computer Predicts the Entire 2026 Six Nations \u2013 Full Fixtures, Scores & Predicted Table<\/p>\n The\u00a02026 Six Nations Championship\u00a0is just around the corner, and\u00a0SPORTS4CAST\u2019s super computer\u00a0has delivered a full tournament forecast. <\/p>\n Key Takeaways<\/p>\n France look unstoppable, going unbeaten in the predictions.<\/p>\n England are strong challengers, only predicted to lose against France.<\/p>\n Ireland face a mixed campaign, losing to France and England but beating the other sides.<\/p>\n Scotland and Italy provide upset potential, while Wales struggle in the forecast.<\/p>\n Several marquee clashes\u00a0(France vs England, Ireland vs England) remain highly competitive.<\/p>\n Join RUCK\u2019s Instagram broadcast channel\u00a0<\/a>and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone.<\/p>\n 2026 Six Nations predictions by Round (SPORTS4CAST)<\/p>\n Round 1<\/p>\n Date & TimeHomeAwayPredicted WinnerWin %ScoreNotesThu 5 Feb 20:10FranceIrelandFrance54%21\u201316Could go either waySat 7 Feb 14:10ItalyScotlandScotland65%20\u201330Leaning ScotlandSat 7 Feb 16:40EnglandWalesEngland95%41\u20137Backing England<\/p>\n Round 2<\/p>\n Date & TimeHomeAwayPredicted WinnerWin %ScoreNotesSat 14 Feb 13:10IrelandItalyIreland93%43\u201312Backing IrelandSat 14 Feb 16:40ScotlandEnglandEngland60%18\u201323Could go either waySun 15 Feb 14:10WalesFranceFrance89%14\u201341Backing France<\/p>\n CONTINUES ON PAGE TWO<\/a><\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n