Overview
- Rees-Zammit initially rejoined Bristol on a one-year deal in July 2025 after 18 months pursuing the NFL with the Chiefs and Jaguars without making a game appearance.
- He has scored six tries in eight appearances for Bristol and was clocked at 23.57mph late in his Premiership return against Leicester.
- Director of rugby Pat Lam says the NFL experience made Rees-Zammit more rounded and physically stronger in contact.
- Bristol have been transitioning him to full-back, with Lam stating it is his best position and that the move was planned.
- Opponents are preparing targeted plans to limit his kicking and counter-attack threat, with Sale’s Alex Sanderson noting added focus on him.