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| Full name | George Philip North | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 13 April 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | King's Lynn, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 114 kg (251 lb; 17 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Llandovery College Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Bangor University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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George Philip North (born 13 April 1992) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a centre for Pro D2 club Provence Rugby. Born in England, he represents Wales at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds.
He began his professional career with the Scarlets before moving to England to play with the Northampton Saints. Notably, he made Welsh rugby history by being the youngest player to score a try on debut at the age of 18. North also has established himself as one of the top try-scorers at test level, holding the record for the most tries scored by an active international player.[1]
- ^ "George North". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.