WALES STAR George North is out of contention for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa after confirming he has suffered a serious knee injury.
It is a major blow for Lions head coach Warren Gatland, who names his squad next week.
North was hurt during Ospreys’ victory over Cardiff Blues last weekend, and he tweeted: “Sport can be cruel.
“We all know the risks when we take the field. Unfortunately, I ruptured my ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) on Saturday and will need surgery next week. Heartbroken is an understatement.”
The normal recovery period for such an injury is six-nine months.
