"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)
