Gatland playing North 'mind games'
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Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder says Wales head coach Warren Gatland is playing "mind games" with his comments about George North.
Winger North is having a period of rest after a series of concussions, and last week Gatland said he was
"hugely worried"
over the 23-year-old's health.
Gatland has also stated his preference for North not to play until the World Cup later this year.
"We know what Warren's like.
He enjoys a few mind games," said Mallinder.
"That's Warren.
He's looking after Wales, and looking after himself.
What we've got…
Winger North is having a period of rest after a series of concussions, and last week Gatland said he was
"hugely worried"
over the 23-year-old's health.
Gatland has also stated his preference for North not to play until the World Cup later this year.
"We know what Warren's like.
He enjoys a few mind games," said Mallinder.
"That's Warren.
He's looking after Wales, and looking after himself.
What we've got…
