Earl wants changes to 'brutal' Nations Championship format
Summary
Ben Earl, an English rugby player, has asked for changes to the Nations Championship schedule because England’s team had to travel a lot and play many games in a short time. The long trips and tight schedule made it hard for players to rest and train properly.Key Facts
- England played three rugby Tests on three continents in three consecutive weeks.
- The team traveled about 25,000 miles during these games.
- Travel included four long flights and four short flights in four weeks.
- Players lost sleep and had less time for training due to the busy schedule.
- Earl suggested playing all games in one country to reduce travel and make the event feel like a festival.
- England won their recent match against Argentina and still has a chance to reach the final on 29 November.
- The next Nations Championship game for England is against Australia on 8 November.
- The competition is new, and players expect they will have to adjust to this schedule in the future.
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