"12 long months and finally back out there with the lads" - George North

After a year on the sidelines, Wales back George North returned to the rugby pitch over the weekend.

The 30-year-old came off the bench for the Ospreys during the first half of their clash with the Scarlets.

It was his first taste of competitive action since April 2021, having previously been sidelined with a knee injury.

Taking to social media after his return, North wrote: "Hello rugby my old friend!"

"12 long months and finally back out there with the lads. It’s been a tough old road with some real testing times. Yesterdays result made all the hours of rehab and graft worth it. Little bit rusty but that’s 12 months out for you.

"A huge thanks to Ospreys for their support. There are two guys who I owe a lot of thanks to, far more then they’ll ever know. Math and Liam you have been awesome and thanks for holding my hand the whole way. But I’m a peacock, and you gotta let me fly.

"To Becky James and my whole family a massive thanks for supporting me this last year. I know it’s been tough on you too. It was amazing to finally have my two boys there to see what I actually do. Massive thanks to everyone for their kind messages."

 

 

 

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