by New Waler’s boss, Steve Tandy, shouted in shock and told her daughter to pass her phone after reading that Louis Rees-Zammit returned to Rugby Union.
Rees-Zammit has spent the last 18 months in the NFL after announcing in January 2024 that he would retire rugby in order to continue his American football dream.
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The wing wing of Wales of 32 times has signed an active list agreement with the Jacksonville jaguars for the 2025 season after being part of their training team in 2024 – but Tandy now seems ready to have the 24 -year -old leaflet at her after having announced his return to rugby on social media.
New New Year’s head coach Steve Tandy was delighted by Louis Rees-Zammit announcing his return to rugby (Ben Birchall / PA)
“My eldest daughter said to me, it was a bit worrying,” said Tandy at her first press conference as a chief coach in Wales.
“She said” Zammit is home! “And I was like ‘aaaaaargh. That’s how I discovered.
“As a coach, you dream. When you come back, you obviously look at what you have. And then you look at what you might have.
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“It is obviously a big boost for him, the game and the fans. It’s great.”
Tandy, the first Welshman to train the national team for 18 years, begins his role on September 1.
Wales plays Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa in Cardiff in the fall-and Rees-Zammit could now be involved.
“You can make fun of yourself, it was my impact,” said Tandy about Rees-Zammit. “I think you wouldn’t exclude anything.
“Zammo brings a great effect and an excitement by returning. I think it’s great for the game.
“He left to live something new, which is classy. I am sure he will be in exceptional physical condition.
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“The more players we have to represent our country, the better. It is exciting and facilitates our work.
Louis Rees-Zammit spent 18 months in the NFL after leaving rugby in 2024 (Kam Nedd / Jacksonville Jaguars)
“This will also make our calls on selection much more difficult in terms of selection, because we already have very good return players.”
Rees-Zammit said that there was a “load of interest” for its services, but its future of rugby remains uncertain.
The director general of Welsh Rugby Union, Abi Tierney, said: “I am on the moon that Louis returns to rugby because it gives us for the national team.
“The challenge we have is that we are starting the season in September. You can see what different teams do with their salary ceilings and their players.
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“Are we in contact with Louis and try to find a way to make something work?”
“Of course, it would be fantastic. But I’m sure he will also have many other offers. ”
