North is the most experienced member of Warren Gatland’s squad as he prepares for his 119th Wales appearance this weekend.

He broke through as a teenager with players like Sam Warburton, Taulupe Faletau, Leigh Halfpenny, Dan Lydiate and Jonathan Davies.

“I don’t want to sound old and say I don’t remember those days, but they are very similar to now,” said North.

“The only difference is probably when I came through in that group of youngsters we had a few more senior players for a bit longer to help guide, mould and perform.”

North played at his fourth World Cup in France last year with Wales head coach Gatland not ruling out a record-equalling fifth global tournament in 2027 which would put North alongside Brian Lima, Sergio Parisse and Mauro Bergamasco.

A move to French club side Provence from Ospreys next season beckons with North unsure what the future holds.

“In a four-year cycle, there is a lot of rugby to be played,” said North.

“Another World Cup camp is an interesting debate, and that will be a coffee with Gats, I imagine.

“To get to that point, I have got to go for another four years. I can’t promise my body will still be in a position to fight and compete, but I am doing everything I can to be the best I can.

“I have been impressed with the young boys coming through.

“They have got a great opportunity to stamp their authority on the jersey and how they want this cycle to look going into the next World Cup.

“What an exciting opportunity for me to be part of that, help them on that journey. Whether I get there or not myself, we will have that conversation again.”