George North has confirmed he will retire from international rugby following Wales’ final Six Nations match in the 2024 Championship against Italy on 16 March at Principality Stadium. Speaking on social media Wales’ most-capped men’s back said: “I’ve decided that the game on Saturday will bring my international career to an end”. There was a hint of a tear or two, plenty of emotion, a round of applause and certainly no regrets as George North explained his international retirement to the media.