Ospreys replace Jac Morgan with former Wallabies captain

The Ospreys have made their third signing ahead of next season by bringing in Australia international Liam Wright.

The 28-year-old, who captained the Wallabies against Wales in 2024, will arrive in Swansea tasked with filling the void left by departing Wales captain Jac Morgan in the back-row.

Wright will come with six Australia caps to his name, as well as 86 appearances for the Reds, 55 of which were as captain.

The Australian is the third signing the club have made ahead of next season, and first in the pack following deals for Wales wing Tom Rogers from the Scarlets and Exeter Chiefs centre Dan John.

The Gloucester-bound Morgan, meanwhile, is one of several high-profile names to be leaving the Ospreys this summer, alongside Dewi Lake, who is also making the move to the Cherry and Whites.

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“I’m excited to get started with this new chapter at the Ospreys,” Wright said after the deal was announced.

“I’ve actually got a bit of Welsh heritage, my grandfather was born in Pembroke, so I know it’s a club with a rich history and passionate supporters.

“I had a chat with Ry (Ryan Smith) when I started to consider the move and he spoke so highly of the place and the boys that are there. This is a great opportunity for me to test myself in new waters and I’m looking forward to working under Mark and the rest of the coaches.

“The Reds were such an impactful club in my development as a player, it was important that the next place I chose had a strong track record of developing quality players, and the Ospreys certainly fit that bill.”

Head coach Mark Jones added: “Signing Liam is a real statement for us as a club. He’s an international quality player who we know will fit in seamlessly into our group.

“We’re extremely excited about what he will bring to our game around the park and to our set piece, which has always been a significant area for us as a club.

“We believe Liam’s knowledge as a player and his experiences in Australia will also be of huge benefit to our younger back rowers, as was Ryan’s on our younger locks last season. He’s a real leader with all the credentials that make an Osprey and that will only help us grow as a team.”