England number 8 Ben Earl has voiced strong criticism regarding the demanding schedule of the inaugural Nations Championship. Following a summer leg that saw England play three Tests across three continents in as many weeks, accumulating approximately 25,000 miles of travel, Earl described the experience as "brutal." This extensive travel has impacted players' sleep and limited training opportunities. Victory over Argentina keeps England in contention for the final on 29 November at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.

Earl suggested a more centralized format, stating, "why would we not all be playing in one country? So you just don't travel, you go to one nation and have that festival feel." He acknowledged that while he is "not paid to make those decisions," the current setup has been "tough," especially following a lengthy season. The player highlighted the disruptive nature of constant travel back and forth from England, impacting family time and rest.

The competition is set to continue with an autumn leg, with England's next match scheduled against Australia on 8 November. Earl anticipates that such demanding schedules may become the norm for the tournament moving forward.