Overview
- Morgan was injured while scoring in the 52-28 defeat to Argentina and will miss matches against Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.
- Uncapped Ospreys flanker Harri Deaves has been called into the squad as his replacement.
- Head coach Steve Tandy called Morgan a world-class player and framed Deaves' selection as a reward for consistent club form.
- Wales sit 12th to Japan's 13th in the world rankings, and the result in Cardiff could decide Band 2 versus Band 3 placement for the December 3 draw.
- Wales beat Japan in July to halt an 18-match losing streak, setting recent context for the rematch.