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In 2009, he represented Wales at under-18 level, playing at centre. Called up from the Scarlets development squad in summer 2010, he played in the opening match of the 2010/11 [[Magners League]] against [[Benetton Rugby Treviso|Benetton Treviso]], running in two tries in the narrow defeat.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/rugby-news/2010/09/16/north-walian-youngster-george-north-shining-for-scarlets-55578-27277516/|title=North Walian youngster George North shining for Scarlets|author=Rob Griffiths|publisher=Daily Post|date=September 16 2010|accessdate=2010-11-13}}</ref> Up to the point of his international call-up, North has so far played six matches for the Scarlets first team, a record restricted by an injury. |
In 2009, he represented Wales at under-18 level, playing at centre. Called up from the Scarlets development squad in summer 2010, he played in the opening match of the 2010/11 [[Magners League]] against [[Benetton Rugby Treviso|Benetton Treviso]], running in two tries in the narrow defeat.<ref name=DPost55578>{{citeweb|url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/rugby-news/2010/09/16/north-walian-youngster-george-north-shining-for-scarlets-55578-27277516/|title=North Walian youngster George North shining for Scarlets|author=Rob Griffiths|publisher=Daily Post|date=September 16 2010|accessdate=2010-11-13}}</ref> Up to the point of his international call-up, North has so far played six matches for the Scarlets first team, a record restricted by an injury. |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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Qualified by birth to play for England, asked if he would ever consider wearing the white of England as opposed to the red of Wales, North’s answer was simple: “No.”<ref name=DPost55578/> |
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After an impressive start to the 2010 season, in October 2010, he was selected to the 33 man squad for the Autumn international series.<ref name=BBC9184000>{{citeweb|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/northwestwales/hi/people_and_places/newsid_9184000/9184348.stm|title=v|publisher=BBC Wales|date=11 November, 2010|accessdate=2010-11-13}}</ref><ref name=Guard11Nov10>{{citeweb|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/nov/11/george-north-wales-south-africa|title=Wales turn to 18-year-old George North to face South Africa|author=Paul Rees|publisher=The Guardian|date=11 November, 2010|accessdate=2010-11-13}}</ref> On 11 November 2010 North was named in the Wales team to face South Africa on 13 November, making him the joint third youngest player to represent Wales behind [[Tom Prydie]] and [[Norman Biggs]] and equal to [[Evan Williams (rugby)|Evan Williams]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/9164712.stm George North makes Wales debut]</ref> |
After an impressive start to the 2010 season, in October 2010, he was selected to the 33 man squad for the Autumn international series.<ref name=BBC9184000>{{citeweb|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/northwestwales/hi/people_and_places/newsid_9184000/9184348.stm|title=v|publisher=BBC Wales|date=11 November, 2010|accessdate=2010-11-13}}</ref><ref name=Guard11Nov10>{{citeweb|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/nov/11/george-north-wales-south-africa|title=Wales turn to 18-year-old George North to face South Africa|author=Paul Rees|publisher=The Guardian|date=11 November, 2010|accessdate=2010-11-13}}</ref> On 11 November 2010 North was named in the Wales team to face South Africa on 13 November, making him the joint third youngest player to represent Wales behind [[Tom Prydie]] and [[Norman Biggs]] and equal to [[Evan Williams (rugby)|Evan Williams]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/9164712.stm George North makes Wales debut]</ref> |
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George North (born 13 April 1992 in King's Lynn) is a Welsh rugby union player who playes for the Scarlets.
Early life
His family moved to Anglesey when he was aged two, and he is resultantly a fluent Welsh language speaker.[1] Educated at Llandovery College in West Wales, he played as a junior for Llangefni, Pwllheli, Rhyl and Gogledd Cymru under-16s.[2]
Club career
In 2009, he represented Wales at under-18 level, playing at centre. Called up from the Scarlets development squad in summer 2010, he played in the opening match of the 2010/11 Magners League against Benetton Treviso, running in two tries in the narrow defeat.[3] Up to the point of his international call-up, North has so far played six matches for the Scarlets first team, a record restricted by an injury.
International career
Qualified by birth to play for England, asked if he would ever consider wearing the white of England as opposed to the red of Wales, North’s answer was simple: “No.”[3]
After an impressive start to the 2010 season, in October 2010, he was selected to the 33 man squad for the Autumn international series.[2][1] On 11 November 2010 North was named in the Wales team to face South Africa on 13 November, making him the joint third youngest player to represent Wales behind Tom Prydie and Norman Biggs and equal to Evan Williams.[4]
In his international debut, North made an impressive start, scoring two tries for Wales.
References
- ^ a b Paul Rees (11 November, 2010). "Wales turn to 18-year-old George North to face South Africa". The Guardian. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b "v". BBC Wales. 11 November, 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b Rob Griffiths (September 16 2010). "North Walian youngster George North shining for Scarlets". Daily Post. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ George North makes Wales debut