Paris, France, Oct 9, 2026 (AFP) - Argentina snap up defence guru Edwards ahead of World Cup

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2026-10-09

Defence guru Shaun Edwards and former head coach Mario Ledesma have joined the Argentina coaching staff, with the World Cup just a year away. Englishman Edwards made a surprise exit as France defence coach in June, months after Les Bleus won a second consecutive Six Nations title. He had been in the job for seven years, having previously spent more than a decade in the same position with Wales. It led to rumours he may be poached by England ahead......

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