Earl Wants Changes to 'Brutal' Nations Championship Format Ben Earl's candid assessment of the Nations Championship format has shed light on an unsustainable and brutal schedule imposed on players.
As England's number 8 described, the experience has been "back and forth" – a logistical nightmare that has taken its toll on both body and mind.
England's summer leg saw them play three Tests in three different continents over successive weekends, racking up an astonishing 25,000 miles of travel in just four weeks.