BLOW FOR NORTH

WALES wing George North is set to miss the start of the Six Nations after his injury jinx struck again.

But England duo Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola are on course to return to action for Saracens this weekend in a boost for Eddie Jones.

North has been ruled out for a month after injuring his knee in Northampton’s 50-21 defeat to Harlequins on Saturday. It is another savage blow for North (left), who was making his first appearance for 11 weeks. Scotland could have full-back Stuart Hogg fit for the tournament as he recovers from a hip injury.