Morgan backed to make a splash for Wales

There is set to be a vacancy in the Wales midfield alongside Jamie Roberts this autumn, after Jonathan Davies suffered knee ligament damage while on duty for club side Clermont Auvergne.

Morgan, 19, made 12 GUINNESS PRO12 appearances for Newport Gwent Dragons this season, scoring two tries in his last three games of the season.

And though there are a number of options for head coach Warren Gatland to pick from, it would appear Morgan is flavour of the month.

"Jonathan's injury opens a spot up for all the centres in the squad. We have to look at those combinations after we've done all the hard fitness work," Howley told the South Wales Argus.

"In international rugby you have to move on and another door opens for the other centres to challenge for a place in the World Cup squad. We feel we have good options.

"Tyler is very good at the lines he runs in attack - particularly out lines - and is a fantastic footballer with an X-factor and the ability to beat player.

"He has all the skills that are important for an outside centre."

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