North told to 'rest' for a month
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Northampton's Wales wing George North will be out until at least the end of April, after a series of head injuries.
North, 22, has three times taken heavy blows to the head while playing in the past two months and had already been ruled out of this weekend's European Champions Cup quarterfinal away to French side Clermont.
Following consultation with head injury specialists, Northampton have decided to give the strapping wing further time to recover.
"North saw a neurologist on Wednesday [April 1], who has advised that the winger take a month away from playing before being re-asses…
North, 22, has three times taken heavy blows to the head while playing in the past two months and had already been ruled out of this weekend's European Champions Cup quarterfinal away to French side Clermont.
Following consultation with head injury specialists, Northampton have decided to give the strapping wing further time to recover.
"North saw a neurologist on Wednesday [April 1], who has advised that the winger take a month away from playing before being re-asses…
