George North's father was Paris pitch invader as Wales enjoyed Six Nations win over France
The Paris pitch invader who mobbed George North after his try against France was the winger's father, David.
http://twf.com.au/imgcache/1100.png Well done, son: George North's father David celebrates with his son Photo: ACTION IMAGES
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By Telegraph Sport
9:26AM GMT 12 Feb 2013
David North was among the small group of Welshmen to make the trip to France, but he was rewarded when his son scored the winning try just 10 metres away from his seat.
As Wales celebrated, North Snr jumped over the barriers to join his son on the pitch. He was quickly escorted away by stewards, but after explaining his identity he was allowed to return to his seat.
North said: "He (David) was in that corner in a big group of Welsh fans. He just lost his head in the excitement. To be honest, I can’t understand why running on to the pitch was the first thing that came into his head!" he added after the 16-6 win.
"My back was turned and I was jogging back to the halfway line for the kick-off. I was oblivious to it. A couple of the boys were saying, 'Is that your old man?' And everyone was like, 'No, it can’t be'."
David, who tries to attend every match his son plays, told the Mail: "It was a freezing night and we were sat in that corner, right in front of where George caught the ball. I was just so happy and overwhelmed watching him score.
"It was such an important game for the team and I know first hand how hard they have been working to get that victory. Before I knew it, I was on the pitch.
"Thinking back, I know it was a silly thing to do but I just got caught up in the excitement of it all."
Former Wales centre Tom Shanklin said: "It just shows that George’s dad is a mad fan like all Welsh fans, really."
