Warren Gatland: Wales have remained wary with George North

George North returns to rugby’s international stage tomorrow afternoon with Wales coach Warren Gatland underlining that player welfare will always be paramount.

Warren Gatland: Wales have remained wary with George North

North, who wins his 50th cap against World Cup warm-up opponents Ireland in Dublin, has not played since being knocked unconscious during his club Northampton’s Aviva Premiership appointment with Wasps on March 27.

The 23-year-old wing suffered three concussions last season, which inevitably raised questions about his long-term career prospects.

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