Ben Earl criticizes Nations Championship schedule after extensive travel

Ben Earl has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Nations Championship format, citing the 'brutal' travel demands placed on England. The team played three Tests on different continents in successive weekends, traveling a total of 25,000 miles in July. Despite the challenges, England secured a narrow victory over Argentina by a score of 31-24 in Santiago del Estero. Earl highlighted the difficulties of adapting to such a demanding schedule, particularly for players already fatigued from a long season. The fixture set-up sparked discussions within the squad about a potential overhaul for future competitions.