North prepares for one last dance against Wales
George North will finish his sparkling rugby career on Saturday when he plays for the Barbarians against his country Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
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"It's put a smile on my face, it has given me a bit of a warm, fuzzy feeling."
— George North , Athlete
"That was a tough one to swallow and I reckon I'm still processing that somewhere deep inside."
— George North , Athlete
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George North will finish his sparkling rugby career on Saturday when he plays for the Barbarians against his country Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
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