Wales captain Jack Morgan will miss the beginning of the Ospreys` season due to a calf injury, preventing him from joining the team for their opening two United Rugby Championship (URC) matches in South Africa.
The prominent flanker, whose reputation grew significantly after his impressive performance during the British & Irish Lions tour this summer, had already been granted an extended rest period. However, his anticipated return to play has now been set back.
Ospreys Head Coach Mark Jones clarified that Morgan sustained a slight calf strain during mandatory medical assessments conducted by the Welsh Rugby Union.
“Regrettably, Jack wasn`t able to travel in the end. He picked up a very minor calf issue which is likely to sideline him for approximately a week.”
Jones further explained that there was no logical reason to transport the player to South Africa for what would amount to minimal training, deeming it unproductive for his sustained recovery.
Therefore, Morgan will be absent from the Ospreys` away fixtures against the Sharks and the Bulls. Jones assured that, apart from Morgan, the team`s squad is in good health and prepared for the commencement of the new season.
