Gareth Evans is set for an enforced pre-Christmas break following his suspension for a PRO14 red card with Ospreys las Sunday.
The Hurricanes have re-signed loose-forward Gareth Evans through until the end of 2021.
Gareth Anscombe limped out of Wales' defeat to England on Sunday and the damage is too serious for him to be included in their World Cup squad.
The Ospreys have swooped to complete the signing of number eight, Gareth Evans, from Gloucester.
Dissatisfied with the pay band category he was placed in by Welsh Rugby Union, Gareth Anscombe appealed the decision but its outcome now leaves him with a big call to make.
Steffan Evans, Seb Davies and Thomas Young will all make their debuts for Wales against Tonga at Eden Park on Friday.