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Wales recall North and Lee for France clash

Cardiff (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Wales have recalled wing George North and prop Samson Lee for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France in Paris.

North has not played since taking two blows to his head during a 21-16 home defeat against England earlier this month, with Wales deciding to rest him for the Scotland game nine days ago.

He replaces fellow 2013 British and Irish Lion Alex Cuthbert.

Lee, who was concussed in the England match, takes over from Aaron Jarvis.

Two other changes from the side which beat Scotland see starts for hooker Scott Baldwin and lock Luke Charteris.

Team (15-1)

Leigh Halfpenny; George North, Jonathan Davies, Jamie Roberts, Liam Williams; Dan Biggar, Rhys Webb; Taulupe Faletau, Sam Warburton (capt), Dan Lydiate; Alun Wyn Jones, Luke Charteris; Samson Lee, Scott Baldwin, Gethin Jenkins

Replacements:

Replacements: Richard Hibbard, Paul James, Aaron Jarvis, Bradley Davies, Justin Tipuric, Mike Phillips, Rhys Priestland, Scott Williams