George North given the “green light” for century test

George North is set to join the test centurion club after he was given the “green light” to return to action for Wales.

The 28-year-old missed Wales’ second Six Nations win against Scotland last weekend with a foot injury but has returned to training ahead of England’s visit to Cardiff on Saturday week.

Wales attack coach Stephen Jones said: “George is making good progress, every day he is improving.

“He’s taken part in some sort of training already, which is great, and that’s the good thing from our perspective.

“I believe it is a full green light."

The Welsh midfield has been further boosted by the return to fitness of Johnny Williams and Jonathan Davies who are also back in training while flanker Josh Navidi has overcome the neck injury which forced him to miss the Scotland win.

Jones also provided an update on Hallam Amos, Leigh Halfpenny and Josh Navidi saying: “Hallam and Leigh are still going through the protocols. But Johnny Williams is good, it’s the same with Navidi’s neck and Jonathan Davies.”

Meanwhile, scrum-half Tomos Williams has been ruled out with a hamstring problem.