DYLAN HARTLEY was ruled out of the remainder of the season today, including England’s summer tour to South Africa, due to concussion.

The Northampton captain has not played since the final match of the Six Nations, against Ireland at Twickenham, and it has been decided he should receive an extended break lasting until pre-season for the 2018-19 campaign.

“I’m very disappointed that I will not be available for selection for Saints’ remaining Premiership games, as well England’s tour to South Africa,” Hartley said.