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Guinness Six Nations How George North, Nick Tompkins reacted to getting axed by Wales

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Wales boss Warren Gatland has sprung a major selection surprise by omitting established centres George North and Nick Tompkins from his line-up for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France.

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