Louis Rees-Zammit excited by his NFL hopes following transition from rugby

Louis Rees-Zammit has started training on the NFL’s international player pathway programme (Mike Egerton/PA)

Louis Rees-Zammit says his American Football dream is “alive” after starting out on the NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) following his switch from rugby union.

The Gloucester, Wales and British and Irish Lions wing stunned the world of rugby last month by quitting the sport in an attempt to secure a contract with an NFL team in 2024.