Wales flanker Jac Morgan feels that he has added an extra attacking dimension to his game by moving to Gloucester. The 26-year-old will feature for his country against Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday after starring for his club in the Premiership.
Impact at Gloucester
Morgan has made an immediate impact with the Cherry and Whites after moving from Ospreys alongside Dewi Lake in the summer. He leads the Premiership in turnovers won, ranks second for tackles completed, and sits in the top five for rucks hit. Beyond his defensive duties, the combative flanker has also excelled in attack.
With 18 defenders beaten and a league-leading 102 meters in contact, Morgan has flourished for the second-placed club. He has scored two tries and noted that he feels he has had the opportunity to be involved more and carry the ball, adding that attack has been a major focus for the team. He credited the coaches and other players for providing those attacking opportunities.
International Ambitions
Morgan’s performances with Ospreys previously earned him two caps for the British and Irish Lions in Australia last year. Having continued his development at Kingsholm, he now wants to translate that club form to the Test stage. He explained that he joined a new club to keep improving as a player and hopes to build on that at the international level.
Last November, Morgan suffered a dislocated shoulder while scoring against Argentina during the opening match of Steve Tandy’s reign. He missed subsequent victories against Japan and Italy before returning to start the Nations Championship win against Fiji at Cardiff City Stadium. That success was followed by defeats in Argentina and South Africa.
With the 2027 World Cup approaching, Wales are aiming to demonstrate progress in upcoming fixtures against Japan, New Zealand, Australia, and another southern hemisphere opponent. Morgan stated that the squad has spent a year with the coaching staff and was disappointed with how the summer tours unfolded. He expressed confidence that recent weeks in camp have generated a positive atmosphere for upcoming performances.
