Louis Rees-Zammit, the Welsh speedster, is back and faster than ever after his American NFL stint. Not only has he returned to the rugby pitch with a leaner frame, but he's also claiming to have regained, if not surpassed, his previous speed levels, making waves in the rugby community with his physical transformation and readiness to dominate the game once more.
During a revealing chat on The Rugby Pod with personalities like Dan Biggar and Andy Goode, Rees-Zammit spilled the beans on his time in the U.S. and the adjustments he's had to make post-NFL. "I did that interview, and I said I’ve put on 10 kilos. I was running at 23 miles per hour, and my record was like 24, so everyone was like, ‘Oh, he’s bigger and he’s slower,’ but now I’ve lost a lot of that weight," he explained. Shedding the extra pounds has been a priority since his return, spurred by rigorous conditioning regimens.
“I’m back now to probably about 98/99 kilos, and I’m definitely quicker than I was before. I’m pretty happy with where I’m at, at the minute, and I’ve been doing a load of conditioning in the past three or four weeks to try and get match fit,”
Rees-Zammit shared, highlighting his revamped physique and enhanced speed.
Despite the stark contrasts in training regimes between NFL and rugby, Rees-Zammit noted the necessity of his muscle gain in America. "The programs out there were just basically get big and strong because you have to, ultimately. Even if you’re a wide receiver, it’s not about how fast you can run; you have to block big boys as well, so you have to be physically strong enough to do that," he remarked, appreciating the differences but acknowledging the unique demands of both sports.
With Wales struggling on the international stage, Rees-Zammit's return is timely. "To make it into that team, I know I have to perform so well for Bristol. We’ve got about four or five games before that autumn squad gets picked, so I know I’m going to have to perform very well to get into that team," he stated, focused on reclaiming his spot and contributing to Welsh rugby.
Rees-Zammit's performance in his initial matches for Bristol post-return has been a mix of endurance testing and skill display. "My lungs were feeling that a lot, but it was great to get out there and play a bit of rugby," he admitted, hinting at the physical demands of his comeback. As the selection time nears, his goal remains clear: to don the Welsh jersey and help turn the tide for his national team.
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Louis Rees-Zammit, the Welsh speedster, is back and faster than ever after his American NFL stint. Not only has he returned to the rugby pitch with a leaner frame, but he's also claiming to have regained, if not surpassed, his previous speed levels, making waves in the rugby community with his physical transformation and readiness to dominate the game once more.
During a revealing chat on The Rugby Pod with personalities like Dan Biggar and Andy Goode, Rees-Zammit spilled the beans on his time in the U.S. and the adjustments he's had to make post-NFL. "I did that interview, and I said I’ve put on 10 kilos. I was running at 23 miles per hour, and my record was like 24, so everyone was like, ‘Oh, he’s bigger and he’s slower,’ but now I’ve lost a lot of that weight," he explained. Shedding the extra pounds has been a priority since his return, spurred by rigorous conditioning regimens.
“I’m back now to probably about 98/99 kilos, and I’m definitely quicker than I was before. I’m pretty happy with where I’m at, at the minute, and I’ve been doing a load of conditioning in the past three or four weeks to try and get match fit,”
Rees-Zammit shared, highlighting his revamped physique and enhanced speed.Despite the stark contrasts in training regimes between NFL and rugby, Rees-Zammit noted the necessity of his muscle gain in America. "The programs out there were just basically get big and strong because you have to, ultimately. Even if you’re a wide receiver, it’s not about how fast you can run; you have to block big boys as well, so you have to be physically strong enough to do that," he remarked, appreciating the differences but acknowledging the unique demands of both sports.
With Wales struggling on the international stage, Rees-Zammit's return is timely. "To make it into that team, I know I have to perform so well for Bristol. We’ve got about four or five games before that autumn squad gets picked, so I know I’m going to have to perform very well to get into that team," he stated, focused on reclaiming his spot and contributing to Welsh rugby.
Rees-Zammit's performance in his initial matches for Bristol post-return has been a mix of endurance testing and skill display. "My lungs were feeling that a lot, but it was great to get out there and play a bit of rugby," he admitted, hinting at the physical demands of his comeback. As the selection time nears, his goal remains clear: to don the Welsh jersey and help turn the tide for his national team.