North Ruptured Achilles In Rugby Test Swansong And Out For Rest Of The Season

CARDIFF, Wales: Wales heart George North ruptured an Achilles in his final rugby check and was out for the remainder of the season.

North limped off with two minutes remaining as Wales misplaced to Italy 24-21 on Saturday and was whitewashed within the Six Nations for the primary time in 21 years.

He had already introduced it will be his 121st and final check for Wales.

“Ospreys can confirm that George North will miss the remainder of the season following surgery on a ruptured achilles injury sustained whilst playing for Wales v Italy,” his Ospreys membership posted on X, previously Twitter. “We’d like to thank George for his time at the club and wish him the best for the future.”

North, 32 subsequent month, will be part of French second-tier membership Provence subsequent season on a two-year deal.

“Not everyone gets the fairy tale ending,” he wrote on X. “A ruptured achilles wasn’t the way I wanted to bow out of International rugby. Still I have loved every second. Can’t thank everyone enough for the support and kind messages. On the recovery train now.”

Following his check debut in 2010, North additionally performed three checks for the British and Irish Lions, gained the Six Nations 4 occasions, and performed in 4 Rugby World Cups.

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