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I’ve not found my feet back in rugby – Rees-Zammit
Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has admitted he has not settled back into rugby as quickly as he had hoped, a year after returning to the sport from his stint pursuing American football in the NFL. The 25-year-old's comments matter because they come as Wales look to build towards the 2027 World Cup in Australia, with the Bristol back set to feature in Saturday's Nations Championship finale against South Africa in Durban having already been a near-ever-present for his country this season.
Rees-Zammit has played in 10 of Wales' 11 matches in the 2025-26 campaign, making eight starts and two appearances off the bench, missing only the 73-0 defeat by South Africa in November 2025 due to an eligibility issue. Having shuttled between full-back and wing, and having been dropped for the loss to Argentina before his recall for the South Africa clash, he says growing confidence through game time means he expects to make a bigger impact next season, while insisting he has no regrets about leaving American football to rejoin the sport he has played since he was seven.
In short
- Rees-Zammit says he hasn't fully settled back into rugby after a year
- He starts for Wales against South Africa in Durban on Saturday
- Played 10 of 11 Wales games this season, eyes bigger impact next year
Explained simply
Louis Rees-Zammit is a Welsh rugby player who stepped away from the sport to pursue American football. He returned to rugby approximately a year ago and is now playing for Wales again.
Wales is building towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which will be held in Australia. Rees-Zammit has been a regular fixture in the Welsh team this season, appearing in 10 of their 11 matches, and his form is therefore significant for Wales' prospects as they prepare for the tournament.
Rees-Zammit has played in different positions this season, including wing and full-back. He was briefly dropped from the squad earlier in the campaign before being recalled.
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