Today's rugby news as Wales players blown away by George North's performances in training
Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby news from Wales and beyond for Saturday, July 2.
George North Sport News
Tompkins backs North to hit the ground running against Boks
JOHANNESBURG : Nick Tompkins expects battles all over the pitch when Wales face world champions South Africa at a sold out Loftus Stadium on Saturday, but one of the most fierce could be the match-up among the centres in the first of three tests this month.
Tonight's rugby news as South Africa wary of 'phenomenal' Wales player and third pro joins Welsh Premiership side
Here are your rugby evening headlines for Tuesday, 14 June.
Bok coach relishing challenge of returning Wales wing North
CAPE TOWN : South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber says facing fit-again Wales back George North will be a challenge for his side as they plot ways to expand their own game with an eye on the defence of their Rugby World Cup title in France next year.
Wales sweat on fitness of captain Biggar for Springboks series
Wales are sweating on the availability of captain Dan Biggar ahead of their three-Test series against the Springboks.
George North surprised but ‘chuffed’ to get Wales call after long injury lay-off
George North says he was surprised by his Wales call-up after playing just two hours of rugby following a 12-month injury lay-off.
Dan Biggar retains Wales captaincy for SA tour, despite presence of Alun Wyn Jones
Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named a 33-man squad for a three-Test series against the Springboks in July.
Wales call on uncapped Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell for South Africa tour
Uncapped Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell has been named in the Wales squad for this summer’s South Africa tour.