England players question ‘brutal’ travel demands in Nations Championship format
England players questioned the Nations Championship format after covering 26,000 miles playing Test matches across South Africa, England and Argentina in successive weekends. Number 8 Ben Earl called the schedule "brutal," noting reduced preparation time and suggesting all teams play in one location instead. The broadcaster-friendly tournament launched this year requires visiting teams to manage significant travel demands.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 17:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 17:20 UTC
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