England’s Dylan Hartley still in Lions frame, insists Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland says England captain Dylan Hartley remains firmly in his thoughts for Lions selection.

Gatland has attended four matches during the opening two rounds of the RBS 6 Nations and has been encouraged by the competitiveness and attacking intent shown by the home unions, with the Kiwi namechecking Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg and England wing Elliot Daly.

Among the big names yet to fire though is Dylan Hartley as the England captain continues to gain match fitness after serving his latest ban, as he lasted just 46 minutes of the victory over Wales.