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bristol bears director football bed forest explain Louis Rees ZammitUltimately failed to break in National Football League Make him a better football player.
The 24-year-old surprised the rugby world by announcing he was quitting the sport and eyeing the NFL, joining the NFL’s international player pathway program in January 2024.
he signed kansas city chiefs and also with jacksonville jaguars But he did not play an NFL game for 18 months and returned to football in July this year, saying he had “squandered his talent” in the United States.
Lam said the Welsh defender’s fitness has improved during his time away from rugby despite his lack of game time.
“It makes him a more complete player,” Lin said ahead of Friday’s game at Bristol against Sale Sharks. “He can beat tackles, he’s strong. I think he can fight with his feet for a long time. If you take a little snapshot – up close [in contact] – you think he’s playing in the NFL, crossing the line of scrimmage and defenders. The only thing they didn’t have were pads.
“You look at the change of angles, the quickness of his feet and the power of the tackle – he keeps his feet longer. He recovers better from the game.”
Rees-Zammit’s return to rugby has been carefully managed as he works his way back to full game fitness while also switching places. Although Lim rose to prominence as a winger for Wales and Gloucester before retiring from the sport, he believes his best position is at full-back.
“When he runs back, he can cause carnage, but he can also kick the ball,” Lin said. “If he couldn’t kick the ball you might have to keep him out wide, but his kicking ability is very strong.
“We see opposition [Harlequins]his chips and chasing are both top-notch. He is very skilled in that area. He’s only 24 years old and I think he’s 100% a full-back who can play out wide. “
Lin added that changing the No. 15 jersey was planned: “I always wanted him to go there. When he first came back, he needed to build up his game and had been out for 18 months.
“We have been quietly working behind the scenes to help him get fit. He has also gone to Wales and done more work there. That was always our plan. He should do that. [play full-back] He was injured against the Saints, then against the Scarlets, Pau, Quins last week and now this week. I believe this is his best position. “
Rugby Sales Director Alex Sanderson admitted his side will have a concrete plan in mind as they prepare to face Rees-Zammit. He said: “I think you have to do it. Not only does he have a huge left boot but he is a huge threat.
“Your decision-making of when and where to play is very important because if you give him too much space with his front foot, he’s going to make things happen.
“There’s definitely going to be someone paying attention to him.”