Jac Morgan Set to Boost Ospreys Ahead of Welsh Derby Return

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Ospreys head coach Mark Jones has expressed optimism that Jac Morgan could return for next weekend’s Welsh derby against the Dragons at Rodney Parade. Morgan has yet to feature this season due to a mandatory rest period following the British & Irish Lions tour, compounded by a minor calf injury.   Jones, however, is hopeful that Morgan, along with Harri Deaves, Kieran Hardy, and new signing Ryan Smith, will be available for selection. “We’ll see how they come in on Monday but potentially they are back in around it,” Jones said.

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00:00Ospreay's head coach Mark Jones has expressed optimism that Jack Morgan could return for next

00:07weekend's Welsh Derby against the Dragons at Rodney Parade. Jones however is hopeful that

00:13Morgan along with Harry Deaves, Kieran Hardy and new signing Ryan Smith will be available for

00:19selection. We'll see how they come in on Monday but potentially they are back in around it Jones

00:26said. They're back training so that's a positive and we will have a little look at that, take stock

00:31and review the situation to see if we can get those names back into the matchday 23.

00:39Morgan's absence has been noticeable as the Ospreay's suffered a heavy 42-17 defeat at home

00:44to Glasgow Warriors. Jones admitted he expected more from his players than the one-sided scoreline

00:50suggested. The return of Morgan, the Ospreay's captain, is expected to strengthen the squad's

00:56leadership and overall performance, giving them a boost ahead of the Derby clash.

01:03Morgan's reintegration is also significant for his international prospects with Wales.

01:09The 25-year-old flanker has been a key figure in the national side, captain in Wales during the 2025

01:14six nations, making notable contributions in the Rugby World Cup including tries against Portugal and

01:21Australia. Maintaining fitness and form with Ospreay's is crucial as Wales prepare for important

01:27fixtures including their autumn series this year. The potential return of Morgan not only lifts the

01:34club but also Welsh rugby as a whole. His experience, leadership and physical presence on the field

01:40are invaluable assets for both Ospreay's and Wales. With the squad looking to recover from

01:46recent defeats, having Morgan back could provide the impetus the team needs to improve performances,

01:53solidify their forward pack and restore confidence.

01:58Fans and coaching staff will be watching closely to see if Morgan can resume his influential role

02:03as the Ospreay's look to regain momentum and strengthen their bid for domestic success while keeping

02:10Morgan in peak condition for international duty.

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