Hartley faces hearing over alleged biting of Ferris

England hooker Dylan Hartley will find out today if his hopes of making the summer tour to South Africa are in jeopardy after being cited for allegedly biting an opponent.

The 26-year-old Northampton captain, who has won 39 caps for his country, faces a disciplinary hearing after being accused of biting the finger of Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris during England’s 30-9 RBS 6 Nations victory on March 17.