Edwards' Toulon move blocked by WRU
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The Wales defence coach, who had previously been given permission to spend time with Toulon, has now been disallowed from taking on a role with the French club side.
His move had been given the thumbs up by Warren Gatland and the WRU, but the union has just revealed it has decided to block Edwards from being allowed to take over the position.
In a statement released on Thursday evening, the WRU described the proposed role as "an unacceptable compromise" to his Wales duties.
"Shaun will not be working with Toulon as he is a contracted employee of the WRU.
"Whilst we encourage coaching staff gaining experience in other environments, the scope of the opportunity at Toulon has changed and would represent an unacceptable compromise.
"Shaun remains committed to Wales up to RWC 2019," said the WRU's statement.
