Banned Hartley misses clash with Ulster

Northampton captain Dylan Hartley has received a two-week ban after being cited for foul play in a Heineken Cup game.

The England international hooker was reported for striking his opposite number Rory Best during last Friday’s Pool Four encounter at Franklin’s Gardens.

Hartley will miss tomorrow’s return fixture at Ravenhill, plus Northampton’s Aviva Premiership appointment at home to Harlequins on December 22.