'Heartbroken' George North to miss Lions tour with ACL injury

The 29-year-old suffered a knee injury for Ospreys against Cardiff Blues which has been confirmed as a ruptured ACL.

The 29-year-old suffered a knee injury for Ospreys against Cardiff Blues which has been confirmed as a ruptured ACL.

Wales star George North is out of contention for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa after confirming he has suffered a serious knee injury.

It is a major blow for Lions head coach Warren Gatland, who names his squad next week.