Still only 19, and looking forward to a second World Rugby Junior Championship campaign in South Africa this summer, the powerful back row man has regularly fitted into the BKT United Rugby Championship and EPCR Challenge Cup teams with the Ospreys this season.
A product of the Ospreys development pathway, Cwmtwrch RFC and Ysgol Ystalyfera, Morse made his debut for the team in the Ospreys win over the Sharks in November. He has gone on to make 10 senior team appearances and picked up two tries, one of which was a crucial interception score in the historic win over the Lions at Ellis Park.
He made his Wales U20 debut a after his 17th birthday and scored on his debut as a second half replacement against Scotland. He has now earned 19 caps at U20 level and also captained Wales U18.
Recent Wales U20 teammates such as Dan Edwards and Lewis Lloyd, at the Ospreys, Joe Westwood, Harri Ackerman and Ryan Woodman at the Dragons and new senior Welsh internationals Mackenzie Martin and Cam Winnett at Cardiff Rugby.
Morgan Morse in action for Wales U20 against Scotland in 2024
“It’s great to be staying with the Ospreys, it’s the team where I started my professional career. This is a proud moment for me and my family, and I’m looking forward to seeing how far I can progress here,” said Morse.
“I’ve really enjoyed this season, I’ve made my debut and most importantly, been part of a positive season for the team. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
Ospreys head coach Toby Booth brought Morse off the bench in the second half in the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final at Kingsholm in a bid to stay in the competition, underlining his faith in the teenager’s talent.
“Witnessing Morgan’s development through our academy to becoming an important contributor to the senior side has been incredibly rewarding for everyone that has played a part on the way,” said Booth.
“His talent, work ethic and commitment to the sport exemplify exactly what we look for in a player. We’re excited to see his continued growth and his potential impact in the coming seasons.”
