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Lions winger North fit for first test

SYDNEY (AP) The British and Irish Lions got good and bad news on the injury front Wednesday ahead of the first test against Australia: winger George North is fit to play, but center Jamie Roberts remains doubtful.

Lions assistant coach Rob Howley says North passed a fitness test on a hamstring ailment but fellow Welshman Roberts was still struggling with a hamstring strain.

Roberts and Irish winger Tommy Bowe (broken hand) are likely to watch Saturday's first test from the sidelines.

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