On the 31st of July Welsh celebrity 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 a daily season look within the NFL however Rees-Zammit hung out on each groups apply squads.
When information broke of Rees-Zammit’s return to Rugby Union many began speculating the place the previous British and Irish Lions vacationer might find yourself.
Talking to Sky Sports activities Information the Welsh worldwide, who made 32 caps for his nation acknowledged: “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 almost definitely locations for “Rees-Lightning”.
Gloucester Rugby
A return to Kingsholm appears the almost definitely final result of this saga, with Rees-Zammit being introduced up by means 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 interchange 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 long run 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 perhaps too illustrious to disregard for Director of Rugby George Skivington.
Bristol Bears
Gloucester’s rivals Bristol have been rumoured to be desirous about signing the Welshman and this involves no shock.
The Bears are recognized for his or her quick paced fluid Rugby underneath 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 workforce properly underneath the wage cap Lam is in an excellent place to twist the arm of proprietor Steve Lansdown to deliver out the chequebook for one more marquee signing.
Newcastle Falcons
Crimson Bull has been introduced as the brand new house owners of Newcastle Falcons. The vitality drink firm paid £25 million to takeover the Falcons workforce and might be trying to make an influence with a blistering new signing.
With the workforce from the North East ending backside within the league the final two seasons a signing like that is simply what the workforce 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 Crimson 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 in class.
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 deliver their golden boy again to the West aspect of the Severn bridge.
The present state of Welsh rugby is torrid and a star return by LRZ may very well be what the nation must relight the hearth within the coronary heart of each gamers and supporters to proper the wrongs in considered one of Rugby’s most profitable and historic nations.
Racing 92
The Parisian aspect is thought for splashing the money for giant names. Owen Farrell and Henry Arundell each swapped the Gallagher Premiership for the High 14 after affords 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 might need the sting financially to attract Rees-Zammit away from a return to the British Isles.
With countryman Will Rowlands already in Paris taking part in for Racing, it’s believable we might see Rees-Zammit swap Florida for France and proceed his commerce on the continent.
