North to see neurosurgeon for checks

George North will see a consultant neurosurgeon within the next 48 hours to help Northampton Saints assess when the Wales wing can return.


North was knocked unconscious in a collision with Nathan Hughes while scoring his second try in Northampton's Premiership win over Wasps on Friday.


Wasps forward Hughes will appear before a RFU disciplinary panel on Tuesday after being sent off.


North, 22, has been knocked unconscious three times in recent months.


He will not play in Northampton's Champions Cup quarter-final against French side Clermont on Saturday.


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