The Welsh Rugby Union confirmed on Sunday that Edwards has not signed an official contract but is currently committed until January 2010 on the basis of a verbal agreement he has with coach Warren Gatland, a close friend.

And Edwards has reiterated his plans are with Wales, not England.

He told the Guardian: “Forget speculation which seems to go hand-in-hand with the end of any tournament, the facts are these: I want to get my future until 2012 sorted.

“And that future means twin contracts running in tandem for the next three years. With any luck the deals can be done, dusted and signed this week.”