Ospreys' Morris bouncing back after toughest year

Ospreys' Morris bouncing back after toughest yearImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Morgan Morris made his Ospreys debut in 2018ByChris KirwanBBC Sport WalesPublished9 minutes agoCommentsMorgan Morris is already looking forward to next season but his Ospreys boss believes the number eight might extend an injury-hit campaign with a Wales breakthrough.The 27-year-old strong-running forward has endured a frustrating 2025-26 in which he has made 10 appearances.Morris missed the end of last season after a foot operation and calf issues delayed his return until mid-December, then he was forced off again the following month against Lions."It has probably been my toughest season," he admitted. "I came into it injured, picked up another couple of injuries, got back into the flow of it and then got injured again."I'm just happy to be back out there and I'm looking to be involved. I am taking that as a positive and looking to next season now."Ospreys 'positive' as Scarlets set to sign WRU dealPublished4 days agoTierney outlines latest plan for Welsh rugbyPublished4 days agoMorris had been an Ospreys regular when averaging 20 games in the four seasons before the current campaign."It's the first time I've had a season like this," he said. "I've been pretty lucky in the last few years and haven't really missed many games."It's been a tough year for me but it happens as a rugby player and I've come back from it."Ospreys are blessed with some strong back row performers in Gloucester-bound Jac Morgan, recent Wales caps Harri Deaves and Morgan Morse, Ross Moriaty and James Ratti.Nonetheless, Wales hopeful Morris has shown what they have missed since returning with his strong carrying."Deep down, sadistically, we all enjoy it," said the consistent back-rower. "To be a forward in this game you've got to love the physicality."Morris pushing...