posted Feb 1, 2008

It is not a matter about Shaun Edwards class, he dedicated himself physically and mentaly to a sport that he is pasionate about. Those underestimate him, do so at their own cost. He has no need prove himself. I believe true lovers of rugby will admire his craft wherever he is given the opportunity to apply it. The long term advantage for England (hopefully) is that he can hone his international coaching skills with Gatland to the standard he has set himself. I hope that Shaun will be the successor to Brian Ashton. As a passionate follower of rugby I am looking forward to the duel this weekend. John Ireland

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posted Feb 1, 2008

I think it's great that Wales have signed Edwards, BUT only in the short term. I feel the side that will benefit the most long term, is England and certainly for the 2011 RWC.
Come to Wales - the home of the Modern International Rugby Coach Apprenticeship!!!

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posted Feb 1, 2008

How ironic that Brian Ashton is from Leigh, whose greatest sporting rivals are Wigan, where Edwards was raised.

Lobbie gobbler vs pie eater

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posted Feb 1, 2008

Sonic quake are you talking about league or union. St Helen's are Wigan RL's biggest rivals.

Also Edwards captained England schoolboys at Union and League

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posted Feb 1, 2008

Has the need for Rugby League coaches to teach defence had its Day? I.e has our game moved on, the breakdown has spead up and defences now need to take the blitz defence tactic. Rugby league drift defence is not only old hat, but not always relevant. I'm sure there are as good coaches on less Dosh who know the game of professional rugby union.

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posted Feb 1, 2008

Wales are pretty much in a win win situation tomorrow - if they win then it would be a huge upset and stand them in good stead for the future - I would also hope that Ashton would fall on his sword because that result would be quite unacceptible. If Wales lose, well, so what - it's a new regime and England are at home. If England win by sticking the ball up their jumper then again, so what, what have we learned? What would that tell us about BA's vision.

I hope that tomorrow gives us at least the barest glimpse of a brighter future for England otherwise I fear that we will be in the same position just prior to the next WC as we were for the last one.

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posted Feb 1, 2008

what does rob andrew do apart from make massive blunders and then try to justify himself when it is impossible to do so..........

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posted Feb 1, 2008

As a fellow Wiganer who followed Shaun Edwards' playing career from the start he is the consummate pofessional with total commitment to his cause. Edwars away from the England cause is unacceptable to me. What a sad, hopefully temporary, loss.
Mike Higham

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posted Feb 1, 2008

There's a lot of fuss about proud 'Englishman' Shaun Edwards being let go by England, but I'm sure when he was playing rugby league, he actually chose to represent Ireland rather than England, so it seems he's not so English as many people think (including a lot of commentators, who should know their facts rather better.)

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posted Feb 1, 2008

How typical of the RFU management, even if it does come from a 'young gun' like Rob Andrew. To just say they are sticking with the management team as thanks for getting them to the Final in Paris is short sightedness in the extreme - surely the addition of a world renowned defence coach like Edwards would at least show some progression and not as usual be stuck in the past.

Come on Wales.

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