Louis Rees-Zammit has been formally unveiled by his new membership.
Louis Rees-Zammit will resume his rugby union profession with Bristol Bears (Picture: GETTY)
Louis Rees-Zammit has formally joined Bristol Bears for the brand new season, a fortnight after revealing that he had given up on his NFL dream. Earlier this month, the Welshman confirmed that he was returning to rugby after failing to interrupt via throughout the Atlantic. He was initially snapped up by the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs however didn’t play a single minute for the four-time Tremendous Bowl winners.
Rees-Zammit went on to hitch the Jacksonville Jaguars however spent the complete 2024 season as a member of their apply squad. He finally gave up on his NFL ambitions in an effort to return to rugby forward of the brand new marketing campaign. Now, it has been confirmed the 24-year-old will likely be heading again to England’s high flight.
He has signed for Bristol Bears and can hyperlink up along with his new team-mates this weekend. The transfer was formally confirmed on Thursday night, with Rees-Zammit saying that it was a no brainer to hitch final season’s play-off semi-finalists.
“Bristol Bears was the plain alternative for me,” he stated. “The model of rugby the crew play, all about entertaining the followers and rising the sport, completely aligns to how I wish to play and the way I specific myself on and off the sphere.
“I wish to get followers out of their seats, create thrilling moments and assist folks fall within the love with the sport. I’m excited to return to rugby at a membership that calls for these values.
Director of rugby Pat Lam added: “Louis is a world-class participant and we’re thrilled to welcome him again to rugby union and to the Bears this season.
“Though we now have a small squad, we’ve been constructing high quality depth and expertise throughout the crew, bringing in gamers who can cowl a number of positions to assist us take that subsequent step within the PREM and in Europe.
“Louis affords precisely that to our dynamic again three, along with his capacity and want to play each full again and wing for the Bears. He has the drive and ambition to be probably the greatest back-three gamers on the planet and his targets align completely with our ambitions as a membership.
“At simply 24 years outdated, we all know the athlete and competitor he’s. The way in which we play and the way in which he desires to play match seamlessly collectively and we’re wanting ahead to working with him when he joins the group tomorrow.”
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It comes after Rees-Zammit described his short-lived NFL profession as a ‘improbable expertise’ whereas underlining his pleasure at returning to the game he loves most.
Confirming his change of plans earlier this month, he stated on Instagram: “I’ve acquired an thrilling announcement to make! I’ve determined to depart the NFL and return to rugby.
“It has been a improbable expertise however it is time to come dwelling. I’ve determined that that is the most effective time to make this determination to present myself time to get every thing in place for subsequent season.
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“There’s just one factor that is on my thoughts, that is coming again to rugby and doing what I do greatest. I can not clarify how excited I’m! ! There will be extra information to come back quickly however for now, see you quickly rugby followers.”
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