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Wales will unleash something of a secret weapon when George North, the 18-year-old Scarlets wing, makes his international debut against South Africa tomorrow.
At 6ft 4in and 16st 7lb, North has made an impression in his first season of senior rugby with his powerful running and clinical finishing. He will become the third-youngest player to appear for Wales, only eight months after Tom Prydie became the youngest, at 18 years and 25 days, when he made his debut on the wing against Italy.
Although North has played only six competitive games for Scarlets — and only one match since recovering from a minor stress fracture to his leg — Warren Gatland, the head coach, is certainly not easing in North gently. His opposite number tomorrow will be…