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Argentina lands former France coach ahead of Nations Championship

NEWS: Argentina confirmed the addition of Mario Ledesma and Shaun Edwards to the Los Pumas coaching staff ahead of the second leg of the Nations Championship in November.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 1:54 PM
Argentina lands former France coach ahead of Nations Championship
Key Things to Know
  • Argentina has appointed former France coach Shaun Edwards and Mario Ledesma to their coaching staff.
  • Both coaches will serve through to the conclusion of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
  • Edwards joins as defence coach after seven years and three Six Nations titles with France.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Argentina has officially added Mario Ledesma and former France coach Shaun Edwards to the Los Pumas coaching staff ahead of the Nations Championship in November. Head coach Felipe Contepomi confirmed the appointments, which run through to the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, highlighting the international experience both coaches bring to the national squad.

Edwards joins Argentina after a seven-year stint as defence coach for France, where he won three Six Nations titles. Meanwhile, Ledesma returns to Los Pumas after previously serving as head coach from 2018 to 2022, taking on the role of forwards coach alongside Edwards as defence coach.

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