Concussion symptoms a concern for Hartley ahead of South Africa tour

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.

Concussion symptoms a concern for Hartley ahead of South Africa tour

(Reuters)

"Dylan reported concussion symptoms after the Ireland game so it's one of those – he'll go through the return-to-play protocols," Saints coach Alan Dickens told reporters.

"In terms of the focus on concussion now, it's a concern for all the players. That's why they're so stringent in terms of the process to return to play. We'll do what's right by Dylan."

Hartley, who has missed Northampton's last two matches, was sidelined for a significant spell two years ago due to head injuries and feared for his career.

(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)


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