On the 31st of July Welsh famous person Louis Rees-Zammit introduced his return to Rugby Union. The previous Gloucester and Wales starlet had spent 18 months as a part of the NFL’s Worldwide Participant Pathway (IPP) with stints on the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He by no means made an everyday season look within the NFL however Rees-Zammit frolicked on each groups observe squads.
When information broke of Rees-Zammit’s return to Rugby Union many began speculating the place the previous British and Irish Lions vacationer could find yourself.
Chatting with Sky Sports activities Information the Welsh worldwide, who made 32 caps for his nation said: “I can’t identify groups, however I’ve had a load of curiosity, which is unbelievable. I’m very grateful for that.”
With a plethora of golf equipment circling for his signature I’ve compiled a listing of the highest 5 most definitely locations for “Rees-Lightning”.
Gloucester Rugby
A return to Kingsholm appears the most definitely consequence of this saga, with Rees-Zammit being introduced up by way of The Cherry and Whites’ academy.
He was additionally fan favorite over his tenure within the West Nation, the celebrities are seemingly aligning for a storied return.
Though Gloucester have bolstered their again three choices over the offseason, the lack of Christian Wade has nonetheless not been changed and who higher to exchange him than the person who was the face of Gloucester Rugby and Wales simply 18 months in the past.
Gloucester have added some promising expertise for the longer term on the wings with the signing of Ben Redshaw from Newcastle Falcons and the promotions of Josh Hathaway and Jack Cotgreave from the academy however a return for Rees-Zammit possibly too illustrious to disregard for Director of Rugby George Skivington.
Bristol Bears
Gloucester’s rivals Bristol have been rumoured to be involved in signing the Welshman and this involves no shock.
The Bears are recognized for his or her quick paced fluid Rugby below Director of Rugby Pat Lam.
“Rees-Lightning” would slot in completely at Ashton Gate alongside Gabriel Ibitoye and Kalaveti Ravouvou and The Bears are the bookies favorite to land his signature.
Bristol solely have three senior wingers at their disposal and with the group nicely below the wage cap Lam is in a great place to twist the arm of proprietor Steve Lansdown to carry out the chequebook for an additional marquee signing.
Newcastle Falcons
Pink Bull has been introduced as the brand new homeowners of Newcastle Falcons. The vitality drink firm paid £25 million to takeover the Falcons group and will likely be trying to make an affect with a blistering new signing.
With the group from the North East ending backside within the league the final two seasons a signing like that is simply what the group must each excite followers and push The Geordies off of the underside step of the Gallagher Premiership, particularly with promotion and relegation being reintroduced.
May we see Rees-Zammit following in fellow winger Jack Nowell’s footsteps as a Pink Bull athlete?
Cardiff Rugby
Born in Penarth simply 5 miles away from Cardiff, Rees-Zammit learnt his commerce as a part of the Cardiff Blues junior academy while at school.
The Blue and Blacks have not too long ago been taken over by the WRU following the membership falling into monetary issues and with this takeover by the governing physique of Welsh Rugby we might see the WRU make a heavy push to carry their golden boy again to the West facet of the Severn bridge.
The present state of Welsh rugby is torrid and a star return by LRZ might be what the nation must relight the fireplace within the coronary heart of each gamers and supporters to proper the wrongs in certainly one of Rugby’s most profitable and historic nations.
Racing 92
The Parisian facet is understood for splashing the money for large names. Owen Farrell and Henry Arundell each swapped the Gallagher Premiership for the High 14 after provides from Racing got here in.
The Top14 is arguably probably the most aggressive and highest high quality home league on the earth. This implies Racing may need the sting financially to attract Rees-Zammit away from a return to the British Isles.
With countryman Will Rowlands already in Paris enjoying for Racing, it’s believable we might see Rees-Zammit swap Florida for France and proceed his commerce on the continent.
