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Louis Rees-Zammit Ends NFL Pursuit to Rejoin Wales Rugby

Steve Tandy welcomes Rees-Zammit’s return as he negotiates a club contract ahead of Wales’s autumn Tests.

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Tandy has been tasked with reversing Wales’s fortunes after a poor run
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Overview

  • Rees-Zammit officially ended his NFL experiment on July 31 and this month announced his rugby union comeback.
  • He joined the NFL’s International Player Pathway programme in March 2024, signing with the Chiefs before spending 2024 on the Jaguars’ practice squad without a regular-season appearance.
  • Former NFL figures Christian Wade and Osi Umenyiora pointed to the complexity of NFL playbooks and fierce athletic competition as key hurdles in his transition.
  • Wales head coach Steve Tandy described Rees-Zammit’s availability as a “massive addition” that will bolster squad depth and fan engagement.
  • Rees-Zammit is yet to sign with a club but is in talks with sides including Bristol Bears as he prepares for autumn Tests against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.