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Wales team announcement live as George North retires from international rugby

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George North will play his final match for Wales this weekend after being named in Warren Gatland's side to face Italy on Saturday.Gatland made five changes to his starting XV for the Six Nations wooden spoon showdown in Cardiff this weekend, with North and Nick Tompkins being brought back into the side after being dropped for the defeat to France.

However, shortly after his return to the starting line-up was confirmed, the 120-cap centre announced his retirement from international rugby, with Saturday's game to be his last in a Welsh jersey.

You can read the full story and the emotional statement he made here.North and Tompkins were expected to be recalled to the starting line-up for the Super Saturday clash after Gatland opted for a new midfield partnership of Joe Roberts and Owen Watkin for the defeat to France.

However, the pair who started against Les Bleus have now dropped out of the matchday squad completely. SIGN UP: Get the new exclusive Inside Welsh rugby newsletter for full insight into what's really going on around all the big issues.

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