George North, the <a href="gopher://topicL3RoZW5hdGlvbmFsL09yZ2FuaXNhdGlvbnMvU3BvcnRzIHRlYW1zL1J1Z2J5IHRlYW1zL0JyaXRpc2ggYW5kIElyaXNoIExpb25z" inlink="topic::L3RoZW5hdGlvbmFsL09yZ2FuaXNhdGlvbnMvU3BvcnRzIHRlYW1zL1J1Z2J5IHRlYW1zL0JyaXRpc2ggYW5kIElyaXNoIExpb25z">British & Irish Lions winger</a>, has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem. North was a doubt for the series opener at Suncorp Stadium after sustaining the injury a week ago, but Rob Howley, the assistant coach, revealed he has fully recovered. "George came through a fitness test this morning and I've never seen him in better shape. He'll be available and that's a big boost for us," Howley said. Follow us