Two Wales captains, Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake, made a move in December 2025 that shook Welsh rugby: they left Ospreys for Gloucester, an English club, for the 2026-27 season. This wasn’t just any transfer. It was a “two-for-one” deal for Gloucester, who are clearly betting big on these two to turn things around. It’s been called “unfortunate” and even “careless” for Welsh rugby to lose them both on the same day.
From Co-Captains to New Leadership Roles
We’re talking about a duo that’s been practically inseparable for a decade, guys! Lake, 27, and Morgan, 26, were even co-captains for Wales in the 2023 World Cup under former coach Warren Gatland. Their understanding is so telepathic they barely finish each other’s sentences. Now, they’re preparing for their Prem debuts this Saturday against Exeter, and Gloucester didn’t waste any time, naming Lake as their new captain with Morgan stepping up as a deputy. Talk about making an impression early!
Finding a “Home Away From Home”
Even though they landed at the same club, Lake said they didn’t even talk about signing for Gloucester. Talk about fate! Lake himself put it perfectly, saying he was “incredibly happy we got to land at the same club together.” He called Morgan an “incredible friend off the field” and an “incredible leader and player” on it. This bond is no joke; on their very first day at Gloucester, they texted each other to meet at 7:30 AM in the car park because neither wanted to walk in alone. They’re basically still glued at the hip, and it shows the strength of their connection. Plus, Lake mentioned Gloucester isn’t all that different from Wales, especially with a solid crew of Welshmen already there: Max Llewellyn, Freddie Thomas, Josh Hathaway, and Deionn Gwynne. Morgan even said it felt “like a home from home.” Get this: a bunch of them, including Gwynne and Llewellyn, are Welsh speakers. Morgan laughed, “It’s hard sometimes when you know someone can speak Welsh, it’s hard to speak English to them!” Lake admitted, “Jac and I rarely speak English to each other.” They even caught themselves speaking Welsh at the breakfast table in their first week and had to apologize. Old habits die hard when you’ve spent a decade side-by-side!
So, this Saturday, Lake and Morgan step onto the field for their Prem debuts against Exeter. All eyes are going to be on these two Welsh leaders as they begin a new chapter, not just for themselves, but for Gloucester’s ambitions to turn their fortunes around. Can these two co-captains bring that same telepathic energy and leadership to their new English home right out of the gate? We’re about to find out!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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