Edwards: Decision imminent on future

WALES defence coach Shaun Edwards has revealed that his future will be resolved before the start of the season.

Edwards has been the subject of intense speculation in recent months, with the defensive guru linked to jobs with England, Harlequins and Wigan Warriors.

But speaking to the Rugby Paper, Edwards revealed that a decision on his future was “imminent”.

It is also reported that new Wales coach Wayne Pivac has opened talks with Edwards over extending his stay with the WRU beyond next year’s World Cup in Japan.

Edwards declined to comment on the talks with Pivac but did say that staying with Wales “could be a great option”.

He said: “I don’t like breaking contracts if I can help it. I’m not one for jumping around too much.

“I was at Wigan for 14 years. I did 10 years at Wasps and I’ve been accepted with open arms in Wales since I started on a parttime basis in 2008. I am immensely proud of being accepted as one of their own.

“I am a great believer in something Sir Alex Ferguson said about only going where someone really, really wants you. That’s a good piece of advice from a legend of a manager.

“If other people are prepared to wait until after the World Cup, then that’s an option I would take.

“It’s decision time, for other parties as well as myself. It’ll definitely be made before the season begins. It’s a question of where you want your future to be.”

BEN JAMES