It took him five months to make up his mind but the British & Irish Lions wing George North will be joining Ospreys next season after signing a national dual contract. North made the decision to return to Wales last November after spending five seasons at Northampton. “I believe the region has an exciting future with the structure and recruitment they have put in place,” North said. The Guinness Pro14’s final weekend before the revamped play-offs involves a series of derbies. Should the French side drop out of the top six in the Top 14 and lose against Leinster, they would miss out on the Champions Cup next season.

Source: The Guardian April 25, 2018 18:22 UTC