Saints delay George North decision

Northampton will await expert opinion before deciding when George North will next play after confirming the Wales wing will miss Saturday’s European Champions Cup quarter-final at Clermont Auvergne after his latest head injury.

Saints delay George North decision

North has been knocked unconscious three times in recent months, including in last Friday’s 52-30 win over Wasps, and was on Wednesday being assessed by a neurologist.

“We won’t play him at the weekend,” Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder said.

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