The 31-year-old will hang up his boots after Saturday’s game against Italy.
WALES CENTRE GEORGE North has announced that he will retire from international rugby after Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy.He wrote on X: “I’ve decided that the game on Saturday will bring my international career to an end.— George North March 13, 2024 “After 14 years it feels like now is the right time to step away. I have loved and cherished every second in a Welsh shirt and been able to play alongside some fantastic team-mates.
The 31-year-old also toured Australia with the British and Irish Lions in 2013 and then New Zealand four years later.“George has contributed hugely to Welsh rugby in an incredible career, starting as an 18-year-old,” Gatland said. “He’s been incredible as a rugby player, but I think the most important thing is how he’s contributed to the squad as a person over the years.
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