Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has announced a shock career move as the 22-year-old has been released by Gloucester with immediate effect to bid for a contract in the NFL.There had been rumours that the turbo-charged Lion might be heading to France at the end of this season, but there had been no indication that he was planning to cross the Atlantic for a new sporting adventure in the States. When the news broke, it caused utter disbelief in British and Irish rugby circles, but his girlfriend posted on Instagram: 'So proud of you'.Rees-Zammit explained a decision, which he had made after ‘careful consideration’, saying: ‘I can confirm that I will be joining the NFL’s International Player Pathway program in pursuit of earning a spot on an NFL roster in the United States for 2024.
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