Northampton Saints winger George North has insisted that the concussion problems that plagued him towards the end of last season are now behind him.
The Wales international suffered four significant blows to the head in the space of five months before taking a period out of the game from March until August.
There were suggestions that his career could be over due to the nature of the injuries, but the 23-year-old insists that he is now feeling good again.
"From my point of view that's behind me now, I'm over it," North told BBC Radio Northampton.
"Initially it was a bit worrying, everyone saying that's my career finished. My first game was Ireland away for Wales - as soon as the final whistle went I was happy to be back.
"I'm feeling pretty good now. It's just nice to be back playing and not to be worrying about my head too much."
The Saints currently sit fifth in the Aviva Premiership, having overcome a poor start to the campaign to win their last two games.
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