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ALEX BYWATER: England's promising development under Steve Borthwick has been hit by a significant blow after their head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters joined Six Nations rivals Ireland. Head coach Borthwick guided England to a bronze medal at last year's World Cup and his team also impressed at the end of the 2024 Six Nations against Ireland and France to finish third.