After a brief flirtation with the NFL, Welsh rugby sensation Louis Rees-Zammit is poised to make his return to rugby union, riding a wave of interest from numerous clubs eager to secure his talents. The 24-year-old wing, who dazzled on the rugby field before his American football adventure, has hinted that an announcement about his new club could be imminent, as the rugby season looms on the horizon.
Rees-Zammit's crossover to the NFL saw him signing deals first with the Kansas City Chiefs and then with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite his efforts, including a positional shift from running back to wide receiver, he couldn't clinch a spot in a regular season game. "The competition is so high, there's so many players, you can never really tell how close you are," Rees-Zammit reflected on his NFL stint.
"I obviously can't name teams, but we've had a load of interest, which is unbelievable,"
Rees-Zammit told Sky Sports, expressing his gratitude and excitement about the prospects back in rugby. He and his brother, also part of his management team, are currently sifting through offers, aiming to finalize a deal soon. "Obviously the season starts pretty soon. So it's about finding the right team for me in terms of location, in terms of how quick I've got to get into camp. All of these things are going to happen pretty sharpish," he added.
Despite not making the cut for the active NFL roster, Rees-Zammit harbors no regrets about his foray into American football. "It’s one that I would never change, no regrets," he affirmed. His time in the NFL was part of the International Player Pathway, a program designed to integrate global talents into the league.
Now, as Rees-Zammit prepares to don his rugby boots once more, the rugby world watches eagerly, ready to welcome back one of its most electrifying runners. With his NFL dream parked, Rees-Zammit's focus shifts back to the sport where he first made his mark, eager to add to his 32 Test caps for Wales and reassert his prowess on the international stage.
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After a brief flirtation with the NFL, Welsh rugby sensation Louis Rees-Zammit is poised to make his return to rugby union, riding a wave of interest from numerous clubs eager to secure his talents. The 24-year-old wing, who dazzled on the rugby field before his American football adventure, has hinted that an announcement about his new club could be imminent, as the rugby season looms on the horizon.
Rees-Zammit's crossover to the NFL saw him signing deals first with the Kansas City Chiefs and then with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite his efforts, including a positional shift from running back to wide receiver, he couldn't clinch a spot in a regular season game. "The competition is so high, there's so many players, you can never really tell how close you are," Rees-Zammit reflected on his NFL stint.
"I obviously can't name teams, but we've had a load of interest, which is unbelievable,"
Rees-Zammit told Sky Sports, expressing his gratitude and excitement about the prospects back in rugby. He and his brother, also part of his management team, are currently sifting through offers, aiming to finalize a deal soon. "Obviously the season starts pretty soon. So it's about finding the right team for me in terms of location, in terms of how quick I've got to get into camp. All of these things are going to happen pretty sharpish," he added.
Despite not making the cut for the active NFL roster, Rees-Zammit harbors no regrets about his foray into American football. "It’s one that I would never change, no regrets," he affirmed. His time in the NFL was part of the International Player Pathway, a program designed to integrate global talents into the league.
Now, as Rees-Zammit prepares to don his rugby boots once more, the rugby world watches eagerly, ready to welcome back one of its most electrifying runners. With his NFL dream parked, Rees-Zammit's focus shifts back to the sport where he first made his mark, eager to add to his 32 Test caps for Wales and reassert his prowess on the international stage.