Louis Rees-Zammit returns to rugby
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Louis Rees-Zammit revealed on Thursday night that he is leaving the NFL to make his return to rugby.
Eighteen months ago, Rees-Zammit stepped away from rugby to pursue his dream of playing American football. While in the U.S., he spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars but never made an appearance in a regular-season game.
"I’ve got an exciting announcement to make! I’ve decided to leave the NFL and return to rugby" said Rees-Zammit in an Instagram post on Thursday night.
"It’s been a great experience but it’s time to come home. I’ve decided that this is the best time to make this decision to give myself time to get everything in place for next season.
"There’s only one thing that’s on my mind, that’s coming back to rugby and doing what I do best. I can’t explain how excited I am!!
"There’ll be more news to come soon but for now, see you soon rugby fans."
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It's been 566 days since Rees-Zammit last played a professional rugby match, when he wore the 15 jersey for Gloucester against Edinburgh in the Challenge Cup back in January 13, 2024.
His last Test for Wales was 657 days ago, when Wales were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina in Marseille in October 2023.
