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Published 17:17 14 Dec 2016 GMT
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Hartley's actions were not defended by Northampton Saints coach Jim Mallinder after the game and came in for criticism from the likes of Lawrence Dallaglio, Shane Williams and Brian O'Driscoll. The former Ireland captain told SportsJOE:
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