England still waiting on Hartley fitness

ENGLAND captain Dylan Hartley has yet to come through return-to-play protocols after reporting concussion symptoms following last month’s Six Nations defeat to Ireland, and his Northampton club coach is reluctant to put a timeframe on his return.
News of Hartley’s concussion issues will be a worry for England coach Eddie Jones, who will be keen to have the hooker available for a three-Test series against South Africa in June.
“Dylan reported concussion symptoms after the Ireland game so it’s one of those he’ll go through the returnto- play protocols,” sai...

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