Ospreys announce Walsh will leave for Montauban
Ospreys have confirmed that Jack Walsh will leave the club at the end of the season to join French second-division side Montauban. The 26-year-old, who has made 76 appearances and scored 233 points since joining in 2022, is departing despite the club's efforts to retain him. Head coach Mark Jones expressed regret over the loss but acknowledged Walsh's desire for a new challenge. The move comes amid several other player departures and roster changes for the Ospreys.
- ▪Jack Walsh will join Montauban, a French Pro D2 club, for the 2026-27 season after playing 76 games for the Ospreys.
- ▪Ospreys head coach Mark Jones said the club tried to keep Walsh but respected his decision to pursue a new opportunity.
- ▪Montauban were relegated from the Top 14 after managing only one league win in the 2025-26 season.
- ▪Walsh, who was set to qualify for Wales on residency, thanked the Ospreys and their supporters in an emotional farewell statement.
- ▪The Ospreys have signed Tom Rogers from Scarlets to help cover Walsh's departure, particularly at full-back.
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