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Concussion symptoms a concern for Dylan Hartley ahead of South Africa tour

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Image: Dylan Hartley reported concussion symptoms after England's loss to Ireland

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 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."

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

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