Louis Rees-Zammit to return to rugby after chasing NFL dream: ‘It’s time to come home’
Louis Rees-Zammit reveals why he quit NFL after 18 months
- Louis Rees-Zammit has announced his return to rugby, 18 months after a surprising decision to pursue an NFL career.
- The 24-year-old Welshman joined the NFL's International Player Pathway, spending time with the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Rees-Zammit did not appear in any regular season NFL games for either side before deciding to leave the Jaguars.
- He stated his decision to return to rugby was made to give himself time to prepare for next season, expressing excitement to 'do what I do best'.
- Before his departure, Rees-Zammit was a highly promising rugby player, having made 32 Test appearances for Wales and toured with the British and Irish Lions.