Wales and British & Irish Lions centre George North announces he will quit international rugby after Saturday's Six Nations finale against Italy.
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He stated in November 2023 he had no intention to quit Wales and gave no indication in February 2024 of this decision before his 50th Six Nations game, against England. North made his international debut in November 2010 when he crossed twice against South Africa to become Wales' youngest scorer.The following year he played in the first of four World Cups, where he became the youngest try scorer in the tournament's historyHe finished a stunning solo try to help win the first Test and scored in the deciding Third Test in Sydney, to secure the Lions' first series win since 1997.
He spent most of his international career on the wing before switching to centre under Wayne Pivac for the 2021 Six Nations, in which he claimed a fourth title. "He's been incredible as a player but the most important thing is how he's contributed to the squad as a person, how positive and encouraging he's been within and around the group.
"That's why he's had this long career, he deserves everything he gets. George has decided to go out on his own terms, so good for him.
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