North to bid farewell for Barbarians against WalesImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, George North scored two tries in the 2013 British and Irish Lions series success against AustraliaPublished49 minutes agoRetiring great George North will play his final professional game for the Barbarians against Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.The 34-year-old, who unveiled in April he will retire at the end of this season, will finish his glittering career with a first Baa-Baas appearance on Saturday, 27 June (14:00 BST).
“It’s always been a dream of mine to play for the Barbarians so to be invited now, for a game at Twickenham, against Wales, is incredible,” reported North.
North called time on his international career in 2024 having won 121 caps and scored 47 tries for his country, helping Wales win four Six Nations titles and two Grand Slams.
The wing or centre also toured with the British and Irish Lions in 2013 and 2017, playing three Tests and scoring two tries.
After club stints with Scarlets, Northampton Saints and Ospreys, North has spent the past two seasons playing for French second-tier side Provence.
