Hartley wants better standard of care for England players


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 17 Aug 2020

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - England Training - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 23, 2018. England's Dylan Hartley during training. Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

(Reuters) - Former England captain Dylan Hartley has criticised the manner in which rugby has treated his generation of players, saying the "money men" have relegated concern for individual welfare to the back seat over the years.

Hartley, 34, retired last year after a persistent knee injury and is England's most capped hooker of all time. He was named captain under coach Eddie Jones and led England to the Six Nations Grand Slam in 2016.

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