Shaun Edwards has joined the England Ladies teaching group as a guide till the top of the WXV World Collection, the Rugby Soccer Union has introduced.
Edwards was sacked as France’s defence coach earlier this 12 months and has now linked up with the Purple Roses till their remaining match of the present marketing campaign, in opposition to the USA in New Jersey on October 30.
The 59-year-old rugby league nice has begun work with the world champions forward of Saturday’s conflict with New Zealand at Allianz Stadium.
England head coach John Mitchell mentioned: “Since his time with France ended, we have now had a dialog about our recreation, and he expressed an curiosity in working in a global girls’s setup for the primary time.
“He has an enormous quantity of respect for the Purple Roses and what we stand for. He sees it as a privilege to hitch the environment.
England’s 39-Check profitable streak got here to an finish with a draw in opposition to Canada on Saturday
“His teaching credentials are distinctive and his expertise on the highest stage of the sport speaks for itself.
“Defensively, Sarah Hunter is relishing the chance to study from him, alongside the remainder of our teaching group, as we head into one other thrilling Check match in opposition to New Zealand.
“Shaun will add to the programme and supply unbelievable worth to the women over the rest of the WXV World Collection.”
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The Purple Roses’ 39-Check profitable streak got here to an finish on Saturday as they drew 26-26 with Canada in Exeter.
After taking over New Zealand in London on Saturday, England end their WXV World Collection marketing campaign in October away from dwelling with two fixtures in opposition to Canada and one versus the USA.
