George North not included in Northampton’s squad to face Sale

• Wales wing will continue to train after specialist review• North has been sidelined since incident against Leicester on 3 DecemberGeorge North will not feature for Northampton in Friday’s Aviva Premiership match against Sale at Franklin’s Gardens.The Wales wing was signed off for an indefinite period after appearing to suffer concussion in Northampton’s match against Leicester on 3 December. His club escaped without punishment on Wednesday after a review found the club wrongly allowed North to return to the pitch, with coach Jim Mallinder hinting he could return to action on Friday. Related:…