Dylan Hartley first on England teamsheet says Eddie Jones

Dylan Hartley first on England teamsheet – Eddie Jones

  • Dylan Hartley was the “first name on the teamsheet” says head coach Eddie Jones
  • Replacement hooker Jamie George has impressed after coming on for Hartley
  • “There was never any doubt Dylan was going to be captain,” said Jones
Eddie Jones has stated that captain Dylan Hartley is their first choice hooker despite the form of substitute number two Jamie George.

George has been in sensational form for club and country of late and his performance against Wales in England’s 21-16 victory has led to speculation whether George might start ahead of Hartley in upcoming fixtures.

“It’s great that people have different opinions, but if I listened to the opinions of different people then I wouldn’t be here,” Jones told reporters.


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“It’s a fantastic debate, but there was never any debate whether Dylan would be captain or whether he would start the game.

“There will be a time when Jamie does get the spot, but at the moment Dylan is our captain and the first pick on the team sheet.

“We’re really happy with the way Dylan’s going. He’s training hard, working hard – probably never worked harder in his life.



“He’s very industrious with what he does with the team and the team values his captaincy greater.”

Jones went onto say that George was disappointed but that he would definitely will get his chance.

“Obviously Jamie is disappointed. I’d be disappointed if he wasn’t disappointed,” said Jones.

“In fact if he wasn’t disappointed he wouldn’t be in the squad because he wants the spot and at some stage he will get it.”