Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has made headlines with his unexpected switch from rugby union to the NFL, a move that has been met with a mix of shock and criticism. Former Wales coach Warren Gatland expressed his surprise, while others believe Rees-Zammit needs a 'minor miracle' to succeed in American football. Despite the skepticism, Rees-Zammit is featured prominently in the new Netflix documentary 'Full Contact' and has responded to critics by stating his intention to chase his dreams. His transition has been warned of challenges by Springbok legend Naas Botha, and former cross-code athletes Christian Wade and Christian Scotland-Williamson have offered cautionary advice. Rees-Zammit's love for American football is rooted in his family history, with his father having played for the Cardiff Tigers in the 1980s. Speculation about his potential fit with the Detroit Lions has arisen, given his rugby background with Gloucester and the British and Irish Lions. Rees-Zammit has revealed his long-held dream of playing in the NFL and is excited about the new position he will be taking on, although the specific NFL franchise and position have not been disclosed.
Louis Rees Zammit’s new NFL position announced as he 'can't believe it's happening' https://t.co/B4YbeH1Hvv
Louis Rees-Zammit claims he has dreamed of playing in the NFL since he was a boy... as rugby star reveals which position he wants to play: 'I feel like a little kid' https://t.co/5H9atpU9BJ https://t.co/XiasBElE1u
Having played with Gloucester since 2018 and represented the British and Irish Lions… Would the Detroit Lions be a good fit for Louis Rees Zammit in the NFL 🔜 ? Which NFL franchise would you like to see LRZ play for? 🤔 #rugby #NFL #wales https://t.co/33uZ2Vkl1T
Louis the Lion 🦁 Having played with Gloucester since 2018 and represented the British and Irish Lions… Would the Detroit Lions be a good fit for Louis Rees Zammit in the NFL 🔜 ? #rugby #NFL #wales https://t.co/qWENHcYhw0
How Louis Rees-Zammit’s dad kickstarted gridiron love affair Long before the 22-year-old was born, his dad, Joe, played for the Welsh American football team Cardiff Tigers in the 1980s | ✍️ @ElganTimes Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/Urggn42vrp
Louis Rees-Zammit ‘will have no credibility in NFL bear pit’ If the Wales rugby star wants to know how hard it is to make the cross-code leap, Christian Wade and Christian Scotland-Williamson have some cautionary advice. 🔽 Read below | ✍️ @owenslot https://t.co/9IL9iBjpdN
Springbok legend Naas Botha has warned Louis Rees-Zammit of the pitfalls and unique challenges of leaving rugby to pursue a career in American football. https://t.co/UBtRyAEfgm
Louis Rees-Zammit has quit rugby to chase his "dream"... 🏈 But how difficult will it be to make that come true? 🤔 https://t.co/tmtsx1DQwN
🗣️ “Don’t get why people can’t just be happy that I’m chasing my dreams." 🏈 Louis Rees-Zammit responds after criticism of his NFL move. https://t.co/0wTaMrF0Qx
“Dad, what was it like watching Louis Rees-Zammit play rugby?” https://t.co/0iyCERCjpf
Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is given a prominent role in new Netflix documentary 'Full Contact' trailer - despite sensationally quitting the sport to become an NFL player https://t.co/bNKxdJbyr6 https://t.co/zQC014zdMn
Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit needs a minor miracle to make it in the NFL https://t.co/dPJ9IPUPR3
Louis Rees-Zammit's switch to NFL was a bit of shock - Warren Gatland https://t.co/FNuTJ7bDLT