North scare but Gareth backs Leigh to win it.

By PETER JACKSON

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SIR Gareth Edwards is backing Leigh Halfpenny to kick Wales off to a winning Six Nations start despite another alarm last night over George North.
North’s failure to make his come-back for Northampton yesterday increased fears he will miss their match against Scotland on Saturday. North has made two appearances as a sub since damaging a knee three months ago.
It leaves head coach Warren Gatland with only three fit wings – Steff Evans, Alex Cuthbert and the...

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