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Wales recall retiring North and Tompkins for Italy decider

WALES centre George North has announced that he will retire from international rugby after Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Italy.

North, who has won 120 caps, has been recalled to the Wales team for what is a wooden-spoon decider.

He wrote on X: “I’ve decided that the game on Saturday will bring my international career to an end.

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