Wales Captain Jac Morgan Set to Miss Entire Six Nations Campaign
The news has dealt a significant blow to Wales' chances of securing a strong campaign in the Six Nations tournament, as captain Jac Morgan will be absent for the entire competition due to a dislocated shoulder.
Morgan's injury occurred during the autumn series opener against Argentina at the start of November. The 25-year-old flanker underwent surgery and is now facing a four- to five-month recovery period, according to Ospreys head coach Mark Jones. If his rehabilitation progresses smoothly, Morgan could potentially return for the final two games against Ireland on 6 March and Italy on 14 March.
Despite the setback, Jones expressed optimism about Morgan's chances of making a successful recovery and returning to action as soon as possible without compromising the team's performance. "He's had his operation, it's all gone really well and he's on the road to recovery," said Jones. "We're just working off that at the moment."
Morgan will miss the crucial start to Wales' campaign, with their first match away to England on 7 February likely to be a significant test of their strength without their captain. The news has added pressure on the team to deliver against the highly skilled English side, who are currently ranked among the top teams in Europe.
The Ospreys will also face the challenge of operating without Morgan and his influential performances in key areas of the game. "I don't want to put any ceilings on Jac," said Jones. "We've got a good medical team here and everybody heals at a different rate."
However, the situation is complicated by contract uncertainty surrounding Morgan, who is out of contract with Ospreys at the end of the 2025-26 season. The Welsh Rugby Union has been exploring options to reduce the number of regions in Wales from four to three, which would effectively put Scarlets and Ospreys at risk of folding.
"We've made our stance clear, we are speaking to both of them and have offers in front of both of them," said Jones. "We need to respect that they're focused on other things at the moment but as soon as we can get into deeper conversations, we'll be looking to do that."
The uncertainty surrounding Morgan's future with Ospreys adds an extra layer of complexity to an already challenging period for Welsh rugby. The team will now have to navigate this difficult time without their captain and key player, which could have significant implications for their chances of success in the tournament.
The news has dealt a significant blow to Wales' chances of securing a strong campaign in the Six Nations tournament, as captain Jac Morgan will be absent for the entire competition due to a dislocated shoulder.
Morgan's injury occurred during the autumn series opener against Argentina at the start of November. The 25-year-old flanker underwent surgery and is now facing a four- to five-month recovery period, according to Ospreys head coach Mark Jones. If his rehabilitation progresses smoothly, Morgan could potentially return for the final two games against Ireland on 6 March and Italy on 14 March.
Despite the setback, Jones expressed optimism about Morgan's chances of making a successful recovery and returning to action as soon as possible without compromising the team's performance. "He's had his operation, it's all gone really well and he's on the road to recovery," said Jones. "We're just working off that at the moment."
Morgan will miss the crucial start to Wales' campaign, with their first match away to England on 7 February likely to be a significant test of their strength without their captain. The news has added pressure on the team to deliver against the highly skilled English side, who are currently ranked among the top teams in Europe.
The Ospreys will also face the challenge of operating without Morgan and his influential performances in key areas of the game. "I don't want to put any ceilings on Jac," said Jones. "We've got a good medical team here and everybody heals at a different rate."
However, the situation is complicated by contract uncertainty surrounding Morgan, who is out of contract with Ospreys at the end of the 2025-26 season. The Welsh Rugby Union has been exploring options to reduce the number of regions in Wales from four to three, which would effectively put Scarlets and Ospreys at risk of folding.
"We've made our stance clear, we are speaking to both of them and have offers in front of both of them," said Jones. "We need to respect that they're focused on other things at the moment but as soon as we can get into deeper conversations, we'll be looking to do that."
The uncertainty surrounding Morgan's future with Ospreys adds an extra layer of complexity to an already challenging period for Welsh rugby. The team will now have to navigate this difficult time without their captain and key player, which could have significant implications for their chances of success in the tournament.
that's so bad for Wales! Morgan is like their whole rock 
! I mean, he's gonna miss the start of the Six Nations and now it's even harder without him 
. Hope he recovers ASAP 
and comes back strong 
and i cant blame em though, losing ur capitan mid-tourney is super tough, like how do u even handle that kind of pressure? 
That just adds fuel to the fire 
. The Welsh Rugby Union needs to sort this out ASAP so Ospreys and Scarlets don't get left high and dry 
.
. I mean, I know injuries happen, but this feels like a recipe for disaster 
. The team needs stability and leadership right now, not uncertainty and drama 
.
, but one thing's for sure: the Ospreys need to be super organized and focused to get through this 
. No room for error! 
. I mean, I get it, injuries happen, but this just feels like bad timing. England are gonna be all over them without Morgan leading the charge 
.
it's adding so much stress and pressure on the team 
. He's like their glue 
. The team's gonna have to step up, but with Morgan out for four to five months, it's tough 
. And omg, what's going on with his contract? 
. Plus, Ospreys should just use this opportunity to give some young blood a chance – it could be the perfect excuse for a roster shakeup 
. They'll need to find a way to adapt without him, especially since England's gonna be a tough opponent to start off with 
the whole rugby league in wales is getting more complicated by the day... what if scarlets and ospreys have to fold? 
which could put pressure on the rest of the team, especially with England coming up first 
hopefully he makes a smooth recovery & gets back to playing soon 
️ and it'll be interesting to see how they adapt without him 
. Meanwhile, Morgan's injury timeline is looking decent 
, but contract uncertainty is adding extra stress 
.