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England number 8 criticises extensive travel after playing three Tests in three continents on successive weekends.
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England number 8 criticises extensive travel after playing three Tests in three continents on successive weekends.

England flanker Ben Earl has criticised the 'brutal' Nations Championship schedule after a 25,000-mile tour across three continents.

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Mark Ashton says he was 'shocked but not surprised' by the manager's departure for a break.