Thursday, 28 November 2013

Rugby Union: Northampton could face fine for allowing George North to join up ...

The move goes against ­Premiership policy – which states only England players can be released to play for their ­country outside the official ­autumn international window.


Wales’ clash with Australia is outside that window – but his club say North must be released under the terms of his contract.


The winger, 21, moved to ­Northampton from Welsh club Scarlets in the summer after starring for the Lions in a 2-1 Test series triumph in Australia.


His club said: “The Saints ­management wants to make it clear that our ­agreement with George has not contravened any laws, rules or regulations.


“However, when it was finalised, the agreement included terms for his release to play ­international rugby which were outside Premiership Rugby board policy.”


Article source: http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_preview/0,,11069_59379_1,00.html


Rugby Union: Northampton could face fine for allowing George North to join up ...

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