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.