SHAUN Edwards says the Welsh Rugby Union disagree with the decision to clear Joe Marler for a Grand Slam decider after the prop's "gypsy boy" slur but the governing body have been accused of having mixed messages by England boss Eddie Jones.

The Harlequins loosehead will feature in Paris after Six Nations organisers cleared him of elbowing Rob Evans and using racist language when calling Samson Lee "gypsy boy" in an early skirmish, deeming he said the words "in the heat of the moment".

Marler has been left out of the XV to face France – Jones insisting it was a rugby decision – but Edwards expressed the WRU's disappointment that he will feature at all.

"I can speak for the organisation in that we don't condone any sort of discrimination whether it be racial, religion, sexuality," said the defence coach.

"As an organisation I think we probably slightly disagree with it, but the decision has been made and we move on."

The governing body's position was at odds with initial remarks from head coach Warren Gatland, who described the incident as "banter". Gatland later apologised for describing the incident in that way.

England coach Eddie Jones picked up on this apparent contradiction, stating at his press conference on Thursday: "Maybe (the WRU) don't know whether they are Arthur or Martha.

"There was a decision made, that is what we have these judiciary committees for. I said I would let the process run its route - it has run its route."

Referring to the contradictory messages coming from the Wales camp, Jones told Sky Sports News: "Everyone is keen for England not to win the Grand Slam".

Asked if that meant he thought the WRU statement was designed to undermine England's Grand Slam bid, Jones replied: "Why else would they (release the statement)."

The WRU statement: "We are surprised by the decision of the Six Nations disciplinary hearing. We stand by our belief that there is no place for the use of racist language in sport.

"Clearly, this incident has raised broader issues for the game of rugby which require follow-up, and which we are undertaking directly with the Six Nations.

"Our focus now is on preparing for the final weekend of the championship and giving the Welsh public the win they deserve."