# Smiling Rees-Zammit has no fear of All Blacks

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/smiling-rees-zammit-has-no-fear-of-all-blacks/
- Published: 2026-11-09T04:28:32+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T05:22:05+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cwnv0457rr0jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Rees-Zammit says he has rediscovered his confidence on the wing.
- His standout display against Japan offers Wales encouragement.
- Wales have lost 34 straight matches to New Zealand.

## Summary

Louis Rees-Zammit says he has regained his confidence and wants Wales to attack New Zealand without fear in Saturday’s Nations Championship match. His strong display against Japan has made him a key part of Wales’ hopes of challenging the All Blacks, despite the team’s unconvincing win and long losing run against them.

Against Japan, Rees-Zammit scored a try, made 12 carries for 121 metres and beat 13 defenders, earning man of the match. Since returning from two years pursuing American football, he has scored five tries in five games for Bristol. Wales have lost 34 consecutive matches to New Zealand since 1953; in last year’s 52-26 defeat, they remained close until the second half.

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