Louis Rees-Zammit was one of the thrilling figures to emerge in worldwide rugby in years.
Breaking into the Wales group whereas nonetheless a youngster, his speedy rise led to Warren Gatland deciding on the winger in his squad for the British & Irish Lions 2021 tour. He was the youngest member of the squad travelling to South Africa.
He performed domestically for Gloucester as one in all a proficient crop of wingers. Nonetheless, in 2024 he determined to step away from rugby to pursue a profession within the NFL. Rees-Zammit was signed by the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in March 2024. He made his debut for the group in August in a pre-season recreation towards the Jacksonville Jaguars on the EverBank Stadium.
The Chiefs misplaced the sport towards the Jaguars 26-13. Rees-Zammit was utilized in a number of positions within the recreation as he competed as a operating again, kicker and kick-returner. He was additionally concerned as a part of the punt protection group. General he had 4 yards on three touches and made one solo particular groups sort out.
Rees-Zammit was anticipated to overlook out on the subsequent pre-season recreation due to a again damage. Nonetheless, he pushed by way of and made his residence debut on the Arrowhead Stadium towards the Detroit Lions. As soon as once more Rees-Zammit was utilized in many alternative roles and added to those he competed in towards the Jaguars. He took a kick-off and aided the punt return group. The Chiefs misplaced the sport 24-23.
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The star can be hoping what he’s demonstrating on the sector will translate to a spot within the Chiefs’ 53-man roster. After pre-season is over, on 23 August, the group will lower their gamers down from 90 to 53 and people would be the stars who compete for the group within the 2024 season. Of these 53, 48 can be named every recreation day.
It has been reported Rees-Zammit has placed on a stone to bulk up in a bid to make the group. As well as, it’s understood he’s actively studying the Chiefs playbook. Rees-Zammit himself has mentioned he has labored on the playbook for 2 hours after coaching has ended.
“I’m feeling very snug with the playbook,” he mentioned. “I’ve performed numerous revision and I’ve learnt quite a bit and I’m fairly snug with that. I simply must get as many reps as I can and present folks what I can do. With yet another pre-season recreation, hopefully I can do this.”
The Chiefs’ NFL season begins on 6 September towards the Baltimore Ravens. Listed here are ten extra info concerning the proficient Welshman.
Ten issues it’s best to learn about Louis Rees-Zammit
1. Louis Rees-Zammit was born on 2 February 2001 in Penarth, within the Vale of Glamorgan. He now stands 6ft 2in (1.88m) tall and weighs simply 14st 9lbs (95kg). His surname comes from Maltese ancestry.
2. Roald Dahl is one other well-known alumni of the Cathedral College, Llandaff, which Rees-Zammit attended.
3. He didn’t decide on the wing place in rugby till he reached Hartpury School, taking part in half-back and centre all through his schoolboy days.
Louis Rees-Zammit after taking part in towards Worcester within the 2019-20 season (Getty Pictures)
4. At 18 years and 70 days, Rees-Zammit is the youngest Gloucester participant to ever seem in a Gallagher Premiership match, coming off the bench with 4 minutes left of a 27-23 win over West Nation rivals Tub.
5. On 28 December 2019 he scored three tries for Gloucester towards Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens – changing into the youngest-ever scorer of a Premiership hat-trick.
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6. Worldwide honours got here within the autumn of 2020. He got here off the bench to make his Wales debut in a 38-21 loss to France and scored his first Check attempt towards Georgia a month later.
7. He selected to sing Robbie Williams’s Angels in entrance of the group as his first-cap initiation.
8. Rees-Zammit represented Wales on the 2023 Rugby World Cup the place the group bowed out within the quarter-final stage.
The winner of the #GuinnessSixNations Strive Of The Championship is… 🥁 Louis Rees-Zammit! 👏 pic.twitter.com/yUR12z8lwE
— Guinness Males’s Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) April 5, 2021
9. These sprinting genes come from his father, Joseph, who was an American Soccer participant in his youth.
10. Exterior of sport, he’s fascinated with psychological well being provision, working as an envoy for the Sporting Minds charity.
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