Borthwick turned down my offer to work with England - Edwards

Decorated defence guru Shaun Edwards says his offer to work for England at next year's Rugby World Cup was turned down by head coach Steve Borthwick.

Edwards, 60, left his post with France earlier this year and, after a short-term role with England's women's side, has signed up to work with Argentina until the end of the tournament.

"I had a good chat with Steve over the phone," Edwards told Rugby Union Weekly.

"I said to Steve he can make me assistant kit man and I'll be there, I'll be ready for work.

"He was very, very honest with me and I thanked him for that.