Wales delight as Edwards remains defence coach

THE Welsh Rugby Union have expressed 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 that sees Edwards remain as Walesdefence 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.