Louis Rees-Zammit reveals why he quit NFL after 18 months
The 24-year-old Welshman joined the NFL's International Player Pathway, spending time with the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Rees-Zammit did not appear in any regular season NFL games for either side before deciding to leave the Jaguars.
He stated his decision to return to rugby was made to give himself time to prepare for next season, expressing excitement to 'do what I do best'.
Before his departure, Rees-Zammit was a highly promising rugby player, having made 32 Test appearances for Wales and toured with the British and Irish Lions.
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