Wales missing injured North for All Blacks match

UK November 22, 2012

Wales missing injured North for All Blacks match

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Wales will be missing one of its biggest attacking threats for Saturday's test against world champion New Zealand with giant winger George North ruled out after injuring a hip in training.

Lee Williams was picked Thursday as a replacement for North, who has scored 11 tries in 25 tests for the Welsh. North hasn't yet been ruled out of Wales' final international, against Australia on Dec. 1.

Wales, currently on a five-match losing run, is looking for its first victory over the All Blacks in 59 years.

Subjects
- Sports,
- Athlete injuries,
- Rugby union,
- Athlete health
Locations
- Wales,
- Cardiff,
- United Kingdom,
- Western Europe

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