Ben Earl slams 'brutal' Nations Championship schedule after travelling 25,000 miles in July; England have played three Tests on three different continents in successive weekends, most recently beating Argentina 31-34 in Santiago del Estero

England rugby forward Ben Earl has criticised the 'brutal' Nations Championship schedule after England played three Tests on three different continents in successive weekends during July, covering approximately 25,000 miles of travel. The gruelling run concluded with England defeating Argentina 31-34 in Santiago del Estero. Earl's comments highlight growing concerns about player welfare amid the demanding international schedule.