Wales centre George North to retire from international rugby after Six Nations

The 31-year-old has been recalled to Warren Gatland's team for the wooden-spoon decider.

George North says it feels like “the right time to step away” (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Wales centre George North has announced that he will retire from international rugby after Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy.

The 31-year-old, who has won 120 caps, has been recalled to the Wales team for what is a wooden-spoon decider.