England hooker Dylan Hartley faces World Cup omission as Northampton captain face RFU disciplinary hearing

England hooker Dylan Hartley faces World Cup omission as Northampton captain face RFU disciplinary hearing
England and Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley will face a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after being cited for foul play.

The RFU said that Hartley will appear before a three-man disciplinary panel in Coventry after he was reported for striking an opponent with his head during last Saturday's Premiership play-off game between Northampton and Saracens.

Hartley has a chequered career that includes him being suspended for a total of 50 weeks Saints skipper Hartley, who has an appalling disciplinary record, could be in danger of missing the World Cup if he is banned…

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