Dylan Hartley hit with four-week ban

Dylan Hartley’s propensity for self-destruction could cost him dearly once
again after the England hooker received a four-match ban last night that
leaves his participation in the World Cup in serious doubt.



Hartley will miss all three of England’s warm-up internationals and the
opening match of the tournament, against Fiji at Twickenham on September 18,
after he pleaded guilty to the charge of headbutting Jamie George, the
Saracens hooker, and was suspended by an RFU disciplinary panel.



Stuart Lancaster, the England head coach, declined to comment last night and
will sleep on the…