George Philip North was born on 13 April 1992 and is a professional rugby union player who plays for the Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship and the Wales national team.
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29 Facts About George North
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George North was educated at Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern on Anglesey and later at Llandovery College.
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George North played as a junior for Llangefni, Pwllheli, Rhyl and Gogledd Cymru under-16s.
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George North started as Northampton beat Saracens to win the Premiership final.
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George North scored his 150th point for Saints with a try against Exeter Chiefs in the English Premiership on 30 September 2016.
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On 11 November 2010, George 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.
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George North set a number of Welsh and international records in the match:.
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George North was not picked to play for Wales for most of the 2011 Six Nations as coach Warren Gatland generally opted for more experienced wingers Shane Williams and Morgan Stoddart, however during the final weekend of the tournament North was given his opportunity to start on the left wing against France, as Williams was not picked to play and Stoddart was on the replacements bench.
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However, George North's celebration was slightly over exuberant and he later apologised, saying he felt 'horrendous' after making a triumphant gesture towards Will Genia.
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George North competed for Wales during the 2014 Six Nations, and started all five matches, including a switch to outside centre against France, with Wales hoping that George North's size and strength would make him an adequate opponent against the 19-stone frame of Mathieu Bastareaud, who was starting in the same position for Les Bleus.
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At the 2015 Rugby World Cup, George North played in all but one of Wales' pool matches, rested for the opening match against the bottom side in the group, Uruguay.
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George North's two tries against Ireland bought his career tally to 32, making him the fourth highest try scorer in Welsh history.
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George North played in three fixtures on the tour but was sent home early with fellow injured back Robbie Henshaw after tearing his hamstring.
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George North did not play in the first week of the competition and returned from injury to play against England on 10 February 2018.
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George North was used as a replacement again in the second round of the competition before gaining his starting spot on the right wing back for the final two.
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George North's two tries in the 2018 Six Nations bought his career tally to 34.
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George North then featured in all three tests of Wales' summer tour, scoring a try in the first test against Argentina in San Juan, and three of the four autumn internationals, scoring his 36th test try against Scotland and performing well against both Australia and South Africa.
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George North was part of the Wales squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, scoring a try in the 76th minute of their match against Georgia.
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George North currently has the most tries in international rugby for an active player.
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George North is the second highest all time try scorer for Wales behind Shane Williams.
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In June 2019 George North married his long-term partner, the Olympic cyclist Becky James.
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