Wales and Barbarians players and coaches lined up to pay tribute to North after the game
Wales head coach Steve Tandy: “It’s always great for great players to finish on a high, but it’s great that he didn’t finish on too much of a high! [by helping Barbarians win]”
“He’s been an amazing ambassador and rugby player for our country.
“I wish him all the best in his future, because he’s done so many amazing things in the Welsh shirt.
“It’s been awesome for me to watch George. As a nation we pride ourselves on having some legendary players and he’s definitely one of them.”
Wales captain Dewi Lake: “He’s been unbelievable for Wales and for the Lions and for me personally throughout my career.
“I don’t think there’s a better way for him to have finished off, coming off the bench, scoring two tries.
“I wish him all the best because he’s done a lot of work for this country in this jersey.”
Barbarians coach Scott Robertson: “He was really pleased and said a couple of words to the guys afterwards. The first thing was about he is actually glad to have been playing.
“It’s been tough for him personally and he mentioned this opportunity meant a lot and he made the most of it.
“It’s a nice way to finish against your own country. The first touch showed how classy he was and we’ll remember as someone who is all class, a rugby great and a gentleman.”
Barbarians captain and double World Cup winning scrum-half Faf de Klerk: “I call him ‘Sir’ George even though I’m a bit older than him.
“He’s been great. When it comes to the job, you can see he turns it on and that’s testament to why he’s had more than 100 caps.
“He’s been great for us this week and the job he’s done on the game was amazing.
“I want to wish him well for everything that’s coming now.”
