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I’m no-go for Lions declares Edwards

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The Rugby Paper Team
9 August 2020

By PETER JACKSON
SHAUN Edwards today declares himself a nonstarter for the Lions, thereby eliminating any chance of a Test reunion with Warren Gatland. After laying the foundations for a hat-trick of Grand Slams during his 12 years with Wales, the defence coach counts himself out of the equation for next year’s three-Test series against South Africa. “My priority is France – 100 per cent,” Edwards said.
“Anyone would be proud to go on a Lions tour but I have to concentrate on my main job. “The French Federation have shown a lot of faith in me with a four-...

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