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BREAKING: North to leave Saints to return to Wales

Wales wing George North

Wales wing George North will leave Northampton Saints at the end of the season and return to his homeland after signing a National Dual Contract for the 2018/19 campaign.

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The Welsh Rugby Union website announced the capture, saying the “world class winger will make a welcome return to Wales at the conclusion of this season when his playing commitments with Northampton Saints have been completed.”

The 25-year-old’s return to Wales, where he previously excelled with the Scarlets between 2010-2013, has delighted national team head coach, Warren Gatland.

“It is fantastic that George is returning to Wales on a National Dual Contract,” he said. “At just 25, George is in the prime of his career and signing an NDC, with all the playing and non-playing benefits associated with it, will allow him to flourish.

“It is great for the game here in Wales to see a player of George’s stature and reputation return home to play his domestic rugby.

“We will work with George to determine the best fit for him and will look to announce where he will play in the New Year.”

Martyn Phillips, chief executive of the Welsh Rugby Union said ‘This is a major signing for Welsh Rugby. Our recently announced Senior Player Selection Policy is designed to attract and retain Welsh players. We have also determined that the NDCs should be used strategically with a focus on players with more than 60 caps. George meets those criteria perfectly and we look forward to welcoming him back to Wales’.

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