A CAP looked a long way off when Luke Morgan was unable to force his way into the Dragons side but the Wales new boy says he's reaped the rewards of fully focusing on 15s.

The 26-year-old Ospreys speedster will become a full international when he lines up on the left wing in the autumn opener in Cardiff this afternoon.

Morgan, Wales' record try scorer in sevens, has reaped the rewards of a flying start to life at the Liberty Stadium to deputise for the unavailable Liam Williams and Josh Adams and injured Hallam Amos.

The winger came through the Ospreys' development pathway and made one regional appearance before joining the sevens circuit in 2012.

Two years later he earned a chance at the Dragons after impressing for the region in the Premiership Rugby 7s.

Director of rugby Lyn Jones handed him a deal but Morgan's didn't get any game time at professional level; he was instead limited to just four games with Newport RFC in the Premiership.

It was a frustrating time but one that the winger believes was character building.

"I went there on a deal with a split of sevens. It is quite tricky to balance the 15s game with sevens," admitted Morgan.

"I know they are both rugby but they are totally different games. I have said goodbye to sevens for the time being to concentrate on 15s, because you have to throw everything into it.

"Perhaps I didn't get the right opportunities back then (at the Dragons) but look at where I am now, maybe it helped make me the player I am and made me even more hungry for the game."

The Black and Ambers' win against Llandovery in April, 2015 was Morgan's last game at 15-a-side until he took to the field for the Ospreys this summer.

Now, with just six games under his belt since focusing on 15s, the winger is ready to face Scotland at a packed Principality Stadium.

"It's quite surreal when you hear your name in the XV for the first time, I am really looking forward to the occasion now," he said.

"It's been a bit of a crazy few months but I have been given the chance and now I want to express myself and show what I can do.

"I had been in the sevens for about five years and achieved just about everything I wanted. I felt like I needed a new challenge and slot came up at the Ospreys.

"I just went for it and wanted something different. Growing up it's every boy's dream to play at the highest level they can."

And Morgan wants to provide some entertainment while he has a chance in the absence of Saracens' Williams, who will be back in the selection mix for next week's clash with Australia.

"I think I can bring flair in attack. I like to have ball in hand and will back myself in finding my way to the try line or beating that first defender," said Morgan.

"I will go into the game with confidence and will try to get my hands on the ball."

Head coach Warren Gatland is excited to add to his back three options with the former sevens speedster.

“He has taken his opportunities for the Ospreys and scored tries," said the New Zealander.

"Shaun Edwards (Wales assistant coach) has been really happy with the way he has defended as well. There is a little bit of X-factor about him."