Exciting news for Ospreys fans! Jac Morgan, the dynamic British and Irish Lions back-row, is set to make his long-awaited return to rugby after a four-month hiatus. The Wales captain will be on the bench this Saturday when the Ospreys take on Benetton in the United Rugby Championship, with kick-off at 3pm UK time.
Morgan’s comeback is a timely boost for Mark Jones’ squad as they head to Italy, riding high on a five-match unbeaten streak. The team is knocking on the door of the play-off places, just one point shy of the top eight with six games remaining. Given the ups and downs off the field, sneaking into those knockout stages would be a phenomenal achievement.
Joining Morgan on this crucial Italian trip are some more familiar faces. Co-captains Sam Parry and Jack Walsh will lead the charge, alongside Harri Deaves, James Ratti, and Ross Moriarty in the back-row. Centre Owen Watkin and scrum-half Reuben Morgan-Williams are also back in action, having missed out on Six Nations glory.
Coach Mark Jones knows each game from here on out is massive. “The league is competitive, and sometimes it’s just a couple of wins or crucial injuries that decide your fate in the standings,” says Jones. “Every match matters in this race for the top eight, and a bit of luck wouldn’t hurt either!”
Ospreys lineup: Iestyn Hopkins; Dan Kasende, Owen Watkin, Keiran Williams, Keelan Giles; Jack Walsh (co-capt), Reuben Morgan-Williams; Steffan Thomas, Sam Parry (co-capt), Tom Botha, James Fender, Ryan Smith, James Ratti, Harri Deaves, Ross Moriarty. Replacements: Lewis Lloyd, Garyn Phillips, Rhys Henry, Huw Sutton, Jac Morgan, Luke Davies, Harri Houston, Evardi Boshoff.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling finish to the season! 🏉📣