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Hartley handed 4-week ban for headbutt, misses England's opening World Cup game

The Northampton Saints hooker has pleaded guilty to striking Jamie George of Saracens.

Rugby Union - Dylan Hartley Hartley will be free to play three days after England's opening game. Paul Harding Paul Harding

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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