England's Dylan Hartley sits on the field after being defeated by Wales 30 - 3 during their Six Nations international rugby union match at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, March 16, 2013. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden
LONDON (Reuters) - English rugby's serial offender Dylan Hartley had an ironic comeuppance on Friday when he was dropped from the World Cup training squad for his latest misdemeanour -- and replaced by his victim.
The Northampton Saints hooker received a four-week ban on Wednesday for head-butting Jamie George of Saracens in a Premiership playoff match last weekend.
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