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Ben Earl is right to call Nations Championship 'brutal'. It's pushing players to breaking point, and England are suffering unfairly. But here's why it's here to stay despite World Rugby's vow, writes ALEX BYWATER

Daily Mail 1 min read 1 week ago

Ben Earl hasn't always hit the nail on the head. In March, after England were beaten by Italy in the Six Nations, he said his team 'played pretty well'. This time, however, he isn't wrong.
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