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Former Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit announces return to rugby after leaving NFL

Former Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit has announced that he plans to return to rugby after spending 18 months in the NFL.

Rees-Zammit signed an active roster deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2025 season after being part of their practice squad for the 2024 season and travelled to London for the games against the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots in October.

The 24-year-old made 32 appearances for Wales before announcing in January 2024 that he would retire from rugby union in order to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL via its International Player Pathway Program.