Louis Rees-Zammit has revealed that he's returned to Wales faster and stronger after a stint in the NFL, where he played American football. The 24-year-old wing, who made his international return with Wales against Argentina on Sunday, claims he's heavier but also quicker than before.
"I'm heavier, I am more built in my upper body, I am quicker," Rees-Zammit said of his transformation during the past two years playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs. The experience has apparently helped him become a power option on the wing rather than just relying on his speed.
Rees-Zammit suffered a toe injury in one of his four games with the Bears but proved his fitness to earn selection on Wales' bench for the autumn opener, receiving plenty of cheers from the crowd. After being out of the game for two years, he reflected on how much he missed playing at the Principality Stadium in front of Welsh fans.
"It was incredible," Rees-Zammit said of hearing the support from his fans when he came off the bench. "You don't really know you've left until you go back." Wales won just one of 19 tests while Rees-Zammit was away playing American football, but the wing believes the team has built a solid foundation that will pay dividends in their next match against Japan.
"I can do as much as I can in training, but we've got to show it on the weekend when all the fans have paid good money to come watch us play," Rees-Zammit said. He intends to help Wales upset Japan and leapfrog into 12th place in the world rankings ahead of December's World Cup draw.
Rees-Zammit's last international victory was against Georgia at the 2023 World Cup, but he believes that this match will be different from his previous games. "Everyone's locked in on what's next," Rees-Zammit said. "Japan will be a tough game, but everyone is raring to go and is buying in 100%. We're all ready."
"I'm heavier, I am more built in my upper body, I am quicker," Rees-Zammit said of his transformation during the past two years playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs. The experience has apparently helped him become a power option on the wing rather than just relying on his speed.
Rees-Zammit suffered a toe injury in one of his four games with the Bears but proved his fitness to earn selection on Wales' bench for the autumn opener, receiving plenty of cheers from the crowd. After being out of the game for two years, he reflected on how much he missed playing at the Principality Stadium in front of Welsh fans.
"It was incredible," Rees-Zammit said of hearing the support from his fans when he came off the bench. "You don't really know you've left until you go back." Wales won just one of 19 tests while Rees-Zammit was away playing American football, but the wing believes the team has built a solid foundation that will pay dividends in their next match against Japan.
"I can do as much as I can in training, but we've got to show it on the weekend when all the fans have paid good money to come watch us play," Rees-Zammit said. He intends to help Wales upset Japan and leapfrog into 12th place in the world rankings ahead of December's World Cup draw.
Rees-Zammit's last international victory was against Georgia at the 2023 World Cup, but he believes that this match will be different from his previous games. "Everyone's locked in on what's next," Rees-Zammit said. "Japan will be a tough game, but everyone is raring to go and is buying in 100%. We're all ready."
so i think rees-zammit's transformation is pretty cool! he went from just relying on his speed to becoming a power option on the wing... that's some major growth 
and i love how he's focusing on helping wales upset japan and leapfrog into 12th place in the world rankings 
I mean, sure, Louis Rees-Zammit seems like a beast on the pitch now, but has it really improved his game? And what's with being heavier and quicker? That sounds like some crazy training regime to me. Like, how does that even work? 
, but at the same time, I'm worried that he's gonna get hurt again because of his NFL experience 
. Like, he's heavier and quicker, which sounds good, but it also means he's more prone to injuries 
... or maybe they will? 
, it's all about the team effort, right? 
I mean, Louis Rees-Zammit is already saying he's heavier but quicker now... what happened in those two years? did he just be lifting weights all day every day 
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. anywayz, sounds like he's back to being his fabulous self, heavier and quicker, yay! 
just hope the Welsh team can keep up with him, been there done that and got the merch 
... but seriously, beating Japan would be a solid start, fingers crossed 
! I mean, it's always great to see Welsh players back on the pitch, especially after being out for two years 
, he went from just relying on speed to becoming a power option on the wing β that's some serious skillz 
. And can we talk about how much he missed playing at the Principality Stadium? 
I feel him, it's like you're never really home until you are again 
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. Bring it on, match day is just around the corner 
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. It just goes to show that taking a break and coming back with a new perspective can be super beneficial for sports careers. And wow, the Principality Stadium crowd was full of energy when he came off the bench 
! Japan is gonna be tough, but I'm all about underdog Wales 
I'm loving this comeback story of Louis Rees-Zammit! He took a leap of faith (pun intended) by playing American football for two years, and it's amazing to see him come back even stronger! Being heavier but quicker is not just about physical transformation β it's also mental toughness. The fact that he's now being seen as a power option on the wing is a testament to his hard work. He's got this confidence boost from playing in front of his fans again at the Principality Stadium, and I think Wales has got a solid foundation to upset Japan! 
I'm excited for Wales though, they've got a solid foundation going on. And Japan is gonna be tough, but you can't underestimate a team that's hungry and ready to go. It's like the old days when we used to play with heart and passion. 
Still, it's great to see him back with Wales and I'm excited to see how the team performs against Japan. It's all about momentum now, let's hope they can build on this win and make a push for those world rankings. 
. But seriously, I'm glad he's back and stronger (and heavier) for Wales - those Principality Stadium fans must've been thrilled to see him come off the bench 
. Can't wait for the World Cup draw - it's gonna be interesting to see how Wales stacks up!
Louis Rees-Zammit was playing for some other teams over in the US 
and now he's back with Wales 
οΈ. He says he's quicker too which is good since speed helps on the pitch 
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omg i'm so hyped for louis rees-zammit and wales! he came back from the nfl and looks like a whole new player 
. now let's get wales into 12th place in the world rankings and bring home some wins! 
. I mean, I get it, we're interested people and all that. But can't we just have a clean thread without a million posts asking for "Who's gonna win?" or "What's your take on this player's stats?"? 
heavier but quicker, yaaas please! 