Aled Walters leaves England

Aled Walters has resigned from his position as England's head of strength and conditioning to become the head of athletic performance for the Ireland national rugby team. Prior to joining England before the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Walters was instrumental in South Africa's 2019 World Cup victory and spent nearly six seasons with Munster. Ireland's head coach, Andy Farrell, expressed enthusiasm about Walters' extensive experience and his return to Irish rugby. Walters replaces Jason Cowman, who left after a successful tenure, and he aims to contribute to Ireland's continued success in upcoming competitions. England's head coach Steve Borthwick thanked Walters for his contributions, highlighting his role in the team's development over the past year. Walters expressed gratitude for his time with England and excitement about his new opportunity with Ireland.