Tuesday 20 March 2018 15:04, UK
Northampton wing George North has been "disciplined internally" after he missed a training session ahead of their Aviva Premiership game with Sale on March 3.
Saints boss Alan Gaffney suggested after the 34-25 defeat at Franklin's Gardens that the Wales international - whose contract expires at the end of the season - had not wanted to play for the club.
The club have now released a statement on the matter in which they confirmed North will be available for selection for the final five matches of the campaign having returned from international duty with Wales.
The Sale game came during a break in the Six Nations fixture schedule.
"Following a meeting with the club on Monday, George North accepted responsibility for missing a training session ahead of Saints' Aviva Premiership clash with Sale Sharks earlier this month, and has been disciplined internally," it read.
"North, who returned to training on Monday, will be available for selection for Saints' five remaining matches this season, starting with this weekend's clash against Newcastle Falcons."
Northampton chief executive Mark Darbon said: "George, Alan Gaffney, [attack coach] Alan Dickens and myself had a set of constructive meetings on his return to the club on Monday.
"George accepts the disciplinary action we have taken.
"George has enormous affection for this club and its supporters, and is fully committed to helping the club finish the Aviva Premiership season as strongly as possible.
"We now consider this matter resolved and won't be commenting further."
