Eddie Jones confident Dylan Hartley will lead England in Six Nations opener

• Coach expects hooker to be fit for France game after serving six-week ban• Northampton player will be put through series of testsEngland’s coach, Eddie Jones, said on Monday he is confident Dylan Hartley will be ready to captain the side when the Six Nations starts next month.The Northampton hooker, who has not played since 9 December when he was sent off for striking and handed a six-week ban, will be put through a series of tests on Wednesday to prove his match fitness, before the opening match against France at Twickenham on 4 February. Related: Dylan Hartley banned for six weeks leaving …