Morse signs new deal to stay with Ospreys

Fans favourite, 19-year-old Morse, has impressed with a series of standout performances for the Ospreys in his breakthrough year and announcement of a new deal for the backrower will no doubt go down extremely well with the Ospreys fanbase.

A product of the Ospreys development pathway and Cwmtwrch RFC, Morse made his debut for the team in the Welsh regions win over the Hollywoodbet Sharks back in November.

Despite still being early on in his career, Morse has made ten appearances for Toby Booth’s side and has picked up two tries in the process, including a crucial interception try in the Ospreys historic win over the Emirates Lions at Ellis Park.

Morse was originally selected for Wales under 20s a week after his 17^th birthday and scored on his debut as a second half replacement against Scotland. Since making his first appearence, Morse has made 19 appearances for the national youngsters, making him one of the most capped players at that level.

Speaking on his new deal, Morse said:

“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.

“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.”

Equally delight head Coach, Toby Booth added:

“We were really happy to get this one over the line. 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.

“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.”

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