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Northampton Saints fined for George North breach

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Northampton Saints are fined £60,000 by Premiership Rugby for allowing George North to play for Wales against Australia last month.

Northampton Saints have been fined £60,000 by Premiership Rugby for allowing George North to play for Wales against Australia last month.

The club admitted that they breached policy by releasing the winger outside of the International Rugby Board's international window.

The Saints have decided not to appeal the decision, which was made by a three-man panel.

Northampton return to Aviva Premiership action on Saturday when they make the trip to London Wasps.

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Brian O'Driscoll of Leinster tackles George North of Northampton during the Heineken Cup match between Northampton Saints and Leinster Rugby at Franklin's Gardens on December 7, 2013
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