Howley hails record-breaker North

Rob Howley has praised George North's "exceptional" ability as he prepares to set a new world record in Saturday's Six Nations showdown against France.



At 22, North will become the youngest player in international rugby union history to make 50 Test match appearances - 47 for Wales and three as a British and Irish Lion.

Saturday's Paris clash also marks a return to action three weeks after taking two heavy blows to his head during the 21-16 home defeat against England.



Although Northampton wing North was not concussed, he still followed graduated return-to-play protocols and Wales dec…