Hartley dropped from World Cup squad

Hooker Dylan Hartley has been dropped from England's World Cup training squad after his latest disciplinary breach.


The Northampton captain, 29, was banned for four weeks on Wednesday for headbutting Saracens' Jamie George - who has replaced him in the squad.


It would have ruled him out of England's opening World Cup game against Fiji on 18 September.


"I have spoken to Dylan.

He knows he has let himself and everyone down," said England coach Stuart Lancaster.


"It also goes without saying that we need all our players to be able to control their discipline and make…

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