George North doubt for rest of Wales tour of New Zealand after injury

Winger George North could miss the rest of Wales' tour of New Zealand after suffering a hamstring injury in the first Test.

North hobbled off during Wales' 39-21 defeat at Eden Park and the initial prognosis does not look good for the British & Irish Lions star.

Wales have called Cardiff Blues star Rhys Patchell and Ospreys wing Keelan Giles to New Zealand as injury cover. Patchell, 23, has two Wales caps, both earned on the 2013 summer tour to Japan. Giles, 18, is currently part of Wales' U20 Championship squad competing in Manchester.

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Coach Warren Gatland said: "George has a hamstring injury and we'll assess him tomorrow [Sunday] to see if he'll be able to play a further part in the tour.

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"It's very disappointing because I thought George was outstanding today and his battle with Waisake Naholo was a great part of the game."

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen added: "I went into the Welsh dressing afterwards and it looks like North has pulled a hamstring and won't be playing next week which is disappointing for him."

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