One thing I’m not sure the American fans realise is how good a rugby player and how good a career he has walked away from. He wasn’t just a pro rugby player. He was one of the brightest talents in world rugby. I hope he gets a chance. He obviously has a lot to learn, but unlike most rookies, he completely understands pro sport… the dedication, training, mindset, pressure… etc.

What an inspiration this young man is. He is the definition of chasing your dreams. I'm backing him to succeed... Much respect from South Africa.

How well does he come across. So mature and well spoken for his age with the interest of the whole country watching his progress.

This guy is impressive. He knows he’s new to the sport but while respecting the challenge he is also aware of his natural ability. I really hope he succeeds.

As a South African rugby fan its a pity he has left rugby but I do hope the bloke makes it in the NFL.

The American press is going to LOVE this guy! Hope we see a lot of LRZ!

I really hope he makes the team and gets some time on the field, I've only been following American football the last 3ish years but I'm a massive rugby fan.

As a Welshman I was gutted when he first announced he was leaving rugby, definitely a little angry too. Now that a little time has passed I couldn't wish him more luck for he future, make Wales known in the NFL!!

Rees love you all the way from Wales, fly high ❤

Great interview. Great responses from Louis. Very natural and charming. Good luck Louis from back here in Wales. Watching your journey with interest and rooting for you. I hope you can contribute and be a great asset to The Chiefs.

wishing him all the best from the UK, go and be special

For anyone who hasn't watched it I would highly recommend going and watching the international player pathway videos. They follow LRZ through the camp all the way up until he is signed with the Chiefs it's pretty amazing.

󠁧Go on Zammo, doing Wales proud boy 🔴🔴 💪

If he can crack the game, he has the charm, intelligence and looks to be very marketable. I'm sure all Louis is thinking about is the on-field aspect. Good luck to him. He was a very good rugby player. You have to be to play for the British and Irish Lions.

I really like this guy 😎 can’t wait to watch him play!! He’s got a positive attitude and he’s mentally sharp! He should do well!!

Welcome Louis, I’ll be rooting for you to meld into a new style star!!

The US pundits are very confused with how the Chiefs are handling LRZ. They couldn't envisage him making the grade but he seems to have defied expectations, and coaches are very impressed. This has lead to the Chiefs not going after more wide receivers and other offensive players that they were expected to go for. Rookie mini camp seems to have opened some disbelieving eyes.

Really happy for him 👍

This is very exciting to see how he progresses - massive respect and huge courage. Punt returning could be a really strong part of his game in my opinion

I think the whole of Wales are missing you i’m sure you will show Welsh spirit to the game in America, and it will be admired all over the world. Best of luck.

He’s still in the Welsh colours! Good luck to him

Seahawks fan, really love what this kid brings to the game and the Chiefs are a great place for him. Hope he makes the roster it will be huge. I can see him being really good on designed screens, catching out of the backfield, He might be ELITE at wheel routes, Hook and ladder, designed laterals, getting open for a late checkdown and getting YAC for a first, he should be really good at breaking tackles with good physicality and awareness, nice speed And lots more. He is a very talented athlete. Runningback makes sense for him but he isnt really a “running back” but its the best way to get him schemed in on plays. Chiefs are so fun to watch and continue to try and change the game of football while they can with the great team they have built. Good luck this season you guys, you are always hard to beat. They want to have an explosive offense, he can add to it if he can learn quickly. He has time to develop though, no need to throw him out there when hes too raw. Good luck Louis Rees Zammit ! His arms look RIPPED by the way.

Good luck to him👏

Release the Welsh Dragon onto the other teams in the NFL. Go Louis and GO CHIEFS

He may be a rookie with a lot to learn technically but he is an elite level athlete and seasoned professional who has played regularly at the highest level of world rugby and has big game mentality. He has all the physical and mental tools to make it, he just needs to keep his head down and avoid all the off field distractions.

As a guy from the UK former rugby player I really hope he excels in the league. As a Raiders fan who has seen him play, I’m scared

Glad to have him here. Welcome to Chiefs Kingdom.

Great work Louis! Brilliant stuff

I don’t know anything about him but wish the young Brit all the luck in the world !

it's a long shot to make a NFL 53-man roster but i'm rooting for him. even if he was on the margin of getting cut, i hope the Chiefs would give him a chance for this season. great story!

He's one of many that have made the transition from one very tough contact sport to another. Remember The NFL targets track stars all the time.

The young man come across well hope it works out for him

Nice one Louis , came over really well , Always be a Cherry and Whites legend

C'mon Rees Lightning! I'm so intrigued to see how the Rubgy lad's from over here can transfer their running game from rugger to the NFL. All the best lad! I can see his RB running routes and style being very similar to McCaffery's!

excited to see Rees play football..

Self deprecating, articulate, self aware, good looking lad. If he plays well he is a PR dream

I wish him a successful career and I'll be watching his new club :)

He is crazy LIKEABLE!!!! Star ⭐️

You go 👍🏻

Irish man living here fan of both sports...first thing gotta make the 54 ....then we will see long time until preseason

Holding on to the ball and not letting opponents trip it from you is a concept I hope he is able to perfect since in rugby, they rarely try to strip the ball from each other

Go Louis!

welcome lois!!!!! let’s go chiefs!!!!

He's got all the attributes to become great,if hes coached well hell be brilliant

Rees mellten (Rees Lightning) Tarane (Thunder) welsh.18 welsh people signed the American declaration of independence

I like this dude

Great to see LRZ living his dream.

Lewis!!

As someone that follows Union as well as NFL I will definitely be keeping an eye out for him if he makes the final squad knowing how creative Andy Reid is with his plays I can see him getting in on the action

Rumble young man rumble wishing him the best

even if he doesnt start this season, he still could learn a lot. lesgoo

Good luck louis 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

Good luck to him

Happy for him, gutted for Welsh Rugby.

Good luck to the lad. Big mountain to climb but he definitely has the right attitude to go along with the athleticism.

Looking forward to seeing how this lad adapts! I don't watch rugby but he obviously must have caught coaches eyes with what he can do. Let's go chiefs 💪 Good luck LRZ 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🔥

Good luck mate

This is very interesting. Might watch Some kansas city just to see the change of direction for this young englishman. Correction: Welshman. Interested still all the same.

Good luck to the lad

A gud kid, best of luck to him

I hope he smashes it. Come on Louis!

Shock the world!!!

Superstar in waiting.

Go smash it LRZ!

Hope he can play 3 or 4 years in KC, get a ring then he can go back to dominating Rugby

Hes going to be ok😁

he will be a super star technically skillful intelligent and good looking If he stays fit he wil be remmbererd for may years to come

Hope he does very well for himself.

CHIEFS FAN HERE LETS GO BROTHA!!

Mate welldone and if you play American football aswell as you do union you will do well

As a Welsh man I wish him all the best as a Welsh rugby fan hope it ruins his career

Don't go losing the accent, LRZ. Best of luck!

Rees-Zammit that’s generational wealth right there

I am going to call him ZOOMIT.....can't wait to see him fly down the field

As Springbok supporter and someone that has played provincial rugby for Western Province growing up, Rees-Zammit is a world class rugby player and he will dominate in the NFL, just give him a season or 2. They're in for a big surprise when they are going to try and tackle him, this guy is battle hardened from a lifetime of playing rugby without padding. he is used to jumping in the air for the ball with 7 players around him ar full pace, this will be a peace of cake for him.

Louis Rees zammit training

This fella has Tyreek wheels...if he can catch it...Special... because he's been following NFL since he was a young kid and dreamt of this.

give me that ball that's all he needs

Ah so it’s pronounced “Lewis” and not “Louis”

What prompted you to want to come over? (If we’re honest) Money… mainly the money

Hope this guy replaces RR

I like this kid alot. he has star potential

I wonder what he thinks about BBQ?

Man, it's hard to not cheer for the Chiefs

He’s going to be deadly behind a shield. As soon as he smells that open air he’s gone.

more articulate than all the other nfl players.

Should be put in slot for sure

DeSean Jackson??? Don't drop it before you're in the Endzone

Hes good, but he's not in the top 10 best wingers in world rugby even. Still hopes he does well and shows all the doubters

He'll make the 54, but with ball in hand hes a danger

Great loss to Gloucester and Wales.

What position is he playing?!!

Is this how European fans feel when an American plays soccer over there?

speaking as a Kansas City Chief player should be more like "REFS, they are being mean!"

Let me get ur dentist details stilllll

This guy will make it and can say this with certainty with zero knowledge of rugby and American football

Watch out Travis. This young man is more Taylor's speed.

lets see how good u europeans are at REAL football

This dude trying everything he can to be a WR and not a RB. Can't say i blame him

He needs to sue his dentist