Earl wants changes to 'brutal' Nations Championship format
Ben Earl calls for a change to the Nations Championship format after England's "brutal" schedule in the summer leg of the inaugural competition.
England back-row forward Ben Earl has called for changes to the Nations Championship format after describing England’s summer schedule in the inaugural competition as “brutal,” according to BBC Sport.
Earl’s comments highlight early concern around the demands of the new international rugby calendar, with the competition set up to bring together nations across the summer and autumn periods. While the feed summary does not give full details of the proposed adjustments, Earl’s intervention suggests that players involved in the tournament are already questioning whether the current structure places too heavy a strain on squads.
The Nations Championship is still in its first edition, and reaction from players and teams is likely to shape how the format is judged going forward. Earl’s remarks, as reported by BBC Sport, add to that discussion by focusing on the intensity of England’s schedule during the summer leg.
The report is based on a monitored public feed from BBC Sport. Source attribution: BBC Sports.
Source: BBC Sports - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c74g58vzjj4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
