Ospreys supporters have been handed a significant boost after Wales international back-row Jac Morgan agreed a new contract at the region.
The length of the 23-year-old’s extension has not been specified, but with other players recently confirming their exits, it is positive news for the side.
Morgan, who made his Ospreys debut in 2021, has impressed for both region and country, making nine appearances for Wales since his bow in 2022.
Major boost for Welsh region
“Jac personifies what we look for in a player. For his age, he’s a highly influential player on the pitch,” said a happy Ospreys head coach Toby Booth.
“His attitude, coupled with his ability, have both allowed him to excel for the Ospreys. We’re looking forward to seeing him progress and grow with the team.
“With everything that has gone on in the last few months, it is great to announce some real positive news for the Ospreys fanbase and for Welsh rugby as a whole.”
Indeed, it’s been a hard period for the Ospreys as Joe Hawkins and Ethan Roots are set to leave while Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler has already departed.
But this news will please their supporters as Morgan is a crowd favourite who also still has plenty of years in front of him to improve as a back-row.
Scarlets sign Bristol Bears star
Elsewhere, Scarlets have also done excellent business after they announced the signing of Wales international Ioan Lloyd, who joins from Bristol Bears.
The 22-year-old fly-half, who can also play at full-back or on the wing, will be returning to Welsh rugby after spending the last four years in England.
A former pupil of Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf in Cardiff, Lloyd was part of the Cardiff Blues pathway before moving to Clifton College and then Bristol.
He became the Bears’ youngest-ever player in the Premiership when, aged 18, he made a try-scoring appearance as a replacement in a game against Bath.
“Ioan is a high-quality player with a huge amount of talent, a ball player with the ability to break the line and take on defences,” said Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel.
“He is a player who we feel will fit well with the way we look to play here, and we’re looking forward to welcoming him in the summer. He is a young man, and we’re looking forward to seeing him grow in a Scarlets shirt.”
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Lloyd said: “It has been a very hard decision to leave Bristol. I’ve had a fantastic four years at the club, and I leave having made many good friends.
“However, having sat down a few times with Dwayne, I feel a move to the Scarlets is a good rugby one for me and will help me further develop as a player.
“I feel the Scarlets’ game-plan will suit my style of play, and I’m excited to get stuck in next season.
“But for now, my focus is on working hard to help Bristol finish the season strongly.”
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