England’s spectacular improvement underneath Steve Borthwick struck by hammer blow as RFU affirm departure of their head of power and conditioning Aled Walters

England’s spectacular improvement underneath Steve Borthwick has been hit by a hammer blow after the RFU confirmed the departure of the crew’s head of power and conditioning Aled Walters. 

Underneath the steerage of head coach Borthwick, England completed third finally 12 months’s World Cup, impressed on the finish of the 2024 Six Nations to once more seal third, and pushed New Zealand onerous in two Checks within the southern hemisphere final month. Walters has been a key a part of the set-up’s development. 

He’s famend as probably the greatest in his discipline and was a key lieutenant to Borthwick because the pair labored collectively to win the Gallagher Premiership with Leicester Tigers in 2022. 

Walters then adopted Borthwick to England alongside present assistants Kevin Sinfield and Richard Wigglesworth. 

He had beforehand performed a significant half in South Africa profitable the 2019 World Cup in Japan. 

No cause has been given for Walters’ departure however he’ll depart the RFU this summer season and never be part of England’s autumn Checks.

‘We’d wish to thank Aled for his contribution to England,’ mentioned Borthwick. 

‘Aled is a superb coach and has labored onerous to assist develop the present squad over the previous 12 months. 

‘He leaves with our best needs for the longer term.’ 

Walters added: ‘I’ve made some nice reminiscences teaching England and I need to thank Steve, the administration crew, and the gamers for his or her friendship and assist.

‘I want the squad each success for the longer term.’