Rees-Zammit and Cracknell start for Wales v Japan

In light of British and Irish Lions forward Morgan's absence, Dewi Lake leads the Ospreys as captain following a shoulder injury in the lens against Argentina. A back-row reshuffle sees Alex Mann at open-side, Aaron Wainwright at blind-side, and Olly Cracknell at number eight. Ospreys coach Tandy praises Mann's abilities and emphasizes a balanced back row as they face upcoming challenges without Welsh-based players for their upcoming match against South Africa.