In December 2025, Welsh rugby players Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake announced they would be leaving their current club, Ospreys, to join Gloucester for the 2026-27 season. This move marks a major change for both players and their teams, as they begin a new chapter in the English Premiership. Morgan and Lake had previously captained Wales together during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and now they are set to make their debut for Gloucester in a match against Exeter this Saturday. Lake has been appointed as Gloucester’s new captain, with Morgan serving as one of his deputy captains. The pair have described their transition to Gloucester as feeling like returning to a familiar place, partly due to the strong Welsh presence within the club, including players like Max Llewellyn, Freddie Thomas, and others. Many of these players speak Welsh, and Morgan and Lake often find themselves using the language naturally, even forgetting they are no longer in Wales. Morgan and Lake expressed appreciation for their time at Ospreys, highlighting the strong relationships they built with teammates and coaches. They admitted that the hardest part of leaving was the lack of daily contact with former teammates and friends, though they continue to stay in touch and even pay to watch Ospreys games. They also noted relief at being away from the uncertainty surrounding Ospreys, which had been under threat of potential dissolution by 2028 due to plans by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) to reduce the number of professional teams in Wales. While they are not directly involved in these decisions, they remain concerned about the future of Ospreys and hope for its continued survival. Looking ahead, Morgan and Lake are set to return to Wales for the Nations Championship in November, where Wales will face Japan, New Zealand, and Australia. This follows a summer campaign that included a win against Fiji and losses to Argentina and South Africa. Lake acknowledged the disappointment of the loss to Argentina but emphasized the progress the team has made. Now, the pair are focused on their new roles at Gloucester, where they have adjusted to a more physical team initiation process. The traditional "milk challenge" has been replaced with a "shed challenge," which they described as a fun and bonding experience. They have overall had positive experiences at Gloucester, noting the welcoming environment and the chance to grow as players in a new league.