Wales sweating on North fitness for opener against Scots

Wales are hopeful that wing George North will be in the selection mix for Saturday’s NatWest 6 Nations opener against Scotland.

The Northampton player has endured an injury-hit season and is on the comeback trail from a knee problem suffered last month.

He was involved for Saints in their European Champions Cup clash against Saracens nine days ago, but withdrew from the team just before an Anglo-Welsh Cup appointment with Sale Sharks two days ago.