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.

Tue, 30 Jan, 2018 - 00:00

Andrew Baldock

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.

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