George North in 10 matches: the rugby life of a Welsh powerhouse

Paris again, and everything on the line. Trailing 16-0 at halftime, the grand slam appeared to be slipping away. North moved it. Firstly, the quickest reaction to a loose ball in the French in-goal area. Then, run 50 meters to catch an interception and score. Wells Completed a stunning comebackSecured the title and climbed to number one in the world.

Later that year, at the World Cup, they fell just short – losing in the semi-finals, as they had in 2011. North, part of both campaigns, knew exactly how narrow the margin was.