REPORTS: North to sign for Ospreys

According to a report by Wales Rugby Online George North is set to end months of speculation over his future by joining the Ospreys.

The Wales and Lions wing has been mulling over which region to commit to since flagging up his intention six months ago to return to Wales on national dual contract.

Cardiff Blues, the Dragons and Ospreys have been scrapping for his services after the Scarlets, his region of origin, withdrew from contention earlier this month.

Cardiff Blues have made a particularly strong bid for North, with their head coach-elect John Mulvihill making a personal plea to the 76-cap player to head for the Arms Park but the Ospreys look to have won his signature.

The Liberty Stadium region are aiming to reinvigorate their back line but are short of back-three options after the retirement from playing of Eli Walker and the absence of Ben John for next season because of concussion. 

Full story via Wales Rugby Online