The Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards has been blocked from taking a coaching role at the French side Toulon by the Welsh Rugby Union.
The 49-year-old was expected to start at Toulon next week having agreed with the WRU that he would take up an informal role. However, a statement from the governing body confirmed that Edwards will no longer be permitted to join up with the 2013, 2014 and 2015 European champions.
“Shaun will not be working with Toulon,” said a WRU statement.
“He is a contracted employee of the WRU. Whilst we encourage coaching staff gaining experience in other environments, the scope of the opportunity has changed and would represent an unacceptable compromise. Shaun remains committed to Wales up to RWC [Rugby World Cup] 2019.”
