Flanker Alex Mann, number eight Aaron Wainwright and hooker Dewi Lake were leading lights for Wales in the Six Nations, but Tandy will welcome more competition.
Morgan is arguably Wales’ only world-class player and the Lions forward showed his quality on Saturday.
After being out since a dislocated left shoulder in November, the 26-year-old was straight into the fray off the bench for Ospreys at Benetton.
Morgan produced a textbook jackal on his line to win a crucial breakdown penalty, although his efforts were not enough in a costly defeat.
Italy boss Gonzalo Quesada watched on at Stadio Monigo and Tandy was no doubt keeping track back home.
The Gloucester-bound flanker will be desperate to finish strongly at Ospreys before rejoining his country this summer.
Faletau was named in Tandy’s first squad, but missed the autumn campaign with a knee injury, then suffered a calf issue ahead of the Six Nations.
The 35-year-old returned with 24 minutes against Bulls on Friday and showed his class with some strong and rapid carries.
Wainwright stepped up for Wales – and flankers Mann and James Botham were impressive alongside him – but Faletau remains a quality performer for Tandy to call on.
Hooker Dee featured in all five Six Nations games in 2025, but suffered a shoulder injury on the opening weekend of the season.
The 32-year-old returned as a starter against Stormers and, after a typically feisty display, will have ambitions of battling Lake, Ryan Elias, Liam Belcher and clubmate Brodie Coghlan for action this summer.
Dee established himself as a dependable sub under Warren Gatland, a role that frustrated him at the time, but one he would love to earn back.
He will target of playing at a third World Cup after being involved in the 2019 and 2023 editions.
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