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North to bid farewell for Barbarians against Wales
Key takeaways
- Huw Evans Picture Agency Image caption, George North scored two tries in the 2013 British and Irish Lions series success against Australia
- Retiring great George North will play his final professional game for Barbarians against Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
- The 34-year-old announced in April he will retire from professional rugby at the end of this season and will finish his glittering career with a first Baa-Baas appearance on Saturday, 27 June (14:00 BST).
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Huw Evans Picture Agency Image caption, George North scored two tries in the 2013 British and Irish Lions series success against Australia
Retiring great George North will play his final professional game for Barbarians against Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
The 34-year-old announced in April he will retire from professional rugby at the end of this season and will finish his glittering career with a first Baa-Baas appearance on Saturday, 27 June (14:00 BST).
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