It is the sixth suspenion of his career and will last until 21 September — three days after England face Fiji at Twickenham. Stuart Lancaster’s men then play Wales, Australia and Uruguay in Pool A.
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.@Official_RFU disciplinary - Dylan Hartley pleaded guilty striking an opponent with his head - four week ban - able to play on 21 Sept
Hartley handed 4-week ban for headbutt, misses England's opening World Cup game
DYLAN HARTLEY IS set to miss England’s first World Cup match after receiving a four-week ban.
The Northampton Saints hooker was cited for headbutting Saracens’ Jamie George during their Premiership semi-final defeat and pleaded guilty to the allegation.
It is the sixth suspenion of his career and will last until 21 September — three days after England face Fiji at Twickenham. Stuart Lancaster’s men then play Wales, Australia and Uruguay in Pool A.
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