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Louis Rees-Zammit insists he is ‘faster and more explosive’ after return to rugby from NFL

Wales’ Louis Rees-Zammit believes he is even faster after returning to rugby from the NFL (Ben Birchall/PA)
Wales’ Louis Rees-Zammit believes he is even faster after returning to rugby from the NFL (Ben Birchall/PA) (PA Wire)
  • Louis Rees-Zammit has returned to rugby, stating he is "heavier, faster and more explosive" after an 18-month spell in the NFL.
  • He made his first Wales appearance since the 2023 World Cup as a second-half replacement in their 52-28 defeat to Argentina in Cardiff last Sunday.
  • The 24-year-old British and Irish Lions winger did not play a competitive NFL game during his time with the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • Rees-Zammit expressed his determination to bring star quality to rugby, aiming to inspire others and entertain fans.
  • He confirmed his fitness to start against Japan on Saturday, having recovered from a five-week toe injury sustained playing for Bristol.
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