Dylan Hartley - REALLY??

Posted by: intothevoid on 25 January 2016

Is that the best England can do? He's a bloody animal.

Not sure it really sends the right sort of message at the grass roots level.

Posted on: 25 January 2016 by Steve J

Apparently so.  A great role model...... not.

Posted on: 25 January 2016 by Christopher_M

Admittedly he has extensive previous but then, the gentlemen amateurs have been found wanting. 

C.

Posted on: 25 January 2016 by tonym

He's a thug. All we can hope is the responsibility is enough to make him moderate his agressive behaviour. I'm not optimistic.

Posted on: 25 January 2016 by Mike-B

I would imagine the other teams will be rubbing hands with anticipation,  the front rows will be hell bent on winding him up,  some easy penalties at least.  

Posted on: 25 January 2016 by John Willmott

Being nominated captain should certainly have an impact on his game .. only time will tell whether that change will benefit the team or not.  I certainly agree with Mike that oppos will be on the lookout to wind him up.