KC Chiefs New Secret Weapon......Louis Rees Zammit Rugby Highlights (My Reaction)

[@overthewebb]

As a British NFL fan of the Broncos (don't hate me) I'm jealous of this signing. I think he will tear it up in the NFL. No Rugby player has ever come in their prime or pre-prime, as hes 22 to the NFL. PLayers in the past always came at 29 or so after their rubgby careers had ended in a way or the tail end. But he was already in the best youngest players or best players in Rugby. He's ran 4.2 in the past and been clocked at 24mph. He knows the NFL as his Dad played American football in Europe for years whilst he was a kid and he's a huge fan of the game, so he knows the game also, somthing that isn't being spoken about. I think hes gonna do amazing, as I said and I can see more younger Rubgy players being scouted after this to play in the NFL. But he's a unique one. He's already at elite rubgy level though, whilst so young. He probably will strart at special teams then move to WR, he's young enough to take time with

[@FromAgen]

Richards Tardits, former player on the French junior national rugby team has been drafted in 1989 at 24 years old.

[@overthewebb]

@@FromAgen Yeah, sounds nice, but was he playing for France at the time? You said junior national team. Louis was a full Welsh and British Lions member, massive difference with the kid you mentioned

[@FromAgen]

@@overthewebb Tardits young flanker for Biarritz has refused to play for Toulouse (rugby was not proffessional at the time ), he left France at 19 to study in the US, any ambition to play in NFL ! His very good physical condition due to rugby is the basis of his success as a linebacker, with Georgia Bulldogs and later in NFL for three seasons.

[@overthewebb]

@@FromAgen I love all this, but he wasn't a French full international, which Rees was was he? Rees made the British Lions, you know what the Lions means right? The best of the UK. Not the same level

[@liambirch6333]

Gray switched from in his and he ended up having a decent career in the NFL, just goes to show if a rugby player choose football instead of falling back on it they jave so much more potential

[@Zomo1553]

The most exciting thing in my opinion is the lateral passes Kielce throws. If LRZ runs support lines off Kelce (after teaching him how to pass it back), getting offloads then attacking an unstructured defence who are not expecting it, or have never defended against it before, LRZ will carve them open. There is probably nothing he is better at in rugby than attacking a disjointed defence. also a lot of chat (not from just you guys but media in general) that he will need to learn American football, his dad played semi-professionally and I highly doubt he would have made this move if he didn't watch it often. Think he will know a lot more about how to play American football than most give him credit for

[@GeorgeChrist-z8u]

I , like the majority of world outside of USA couldnt name a single NFL player , whereas LRZ was probably known worldwide except USA , i defo no more about NFL from following LRZs progress. and if makes 53 will watch NFL which is weird

[@lyndonjenkins3358]

Rees is super fast, he’s known as Rees lightening !

[@robinson9802]

He ran a 4.3 and 4.2 in training👀

[@paulgreen758]

if nurtured correctly in the NFL he would be similar to Gronk, but its a different game to rugby I hope he plays a few games

[@rittherugger160]

Until very recently there has been no professional rugby in the US. Colleges having a rugby club instead of a school was the norm until about 10-5 years back but there have been a good number of people playing both sports. I am sure that there are other NFL players that have played rugby. If you go back in time I remember that Joe Theismann played rugby. If I'm not mistaken two other players on his Vikings team also played, one of his wide receivers and one of the "Purple People Eaters".

[@jahmontaigunz]

Dope Vid! Love the diversity between sports on the channel‼️

[@GeorgeChrist-z8u]

You cant drop ball , unless goes backwards

[@Obi-J]

The Phillidelphia Eagles have former Rugby League player Jordan Mailata and former Rugby Union coach Richie Gray, whose rugby coaching is what made their now infamous "tush push"/"brotherly shove" plays so effective.

[@petemills5704]

The chiefs scouts will know he underachieved with 4.4…he’s a 24.2 mph on field and a 10.4 100m… as his nickname Rees-Lightning! As a rugby and Chiefs supporter from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. We hope he eventually makes the 53 👊🥂

[@lastpenny849]

International players don't take up a roster spot.

[@petemills5704]

From Uk…some of those vids were international level and one the British Lions level (composed of a team from 4 countries) playing against THE best opposition in world rugby. An exciting prospect. Go LRZ.

[@petemills5704]

His Dad played American Football to a good UK level hence his keen interest

[@max-lk1st]

his top speed was 24mph against fiji ( when you stopped to say he was moving)

[@diggersdingo4282]

The funny thing is 6 ft 3 isn't even that tall for a rugby player😂

[@xeno9671]

I mean it kinda is but ye there's taller positions

[@fionnmcguinness3268]

It’s on the taller end for a winger. 6tt 3 in certsin positions is huge though. Like your Scrum Haves abd Fly half/ wingers/ Fullback. But then there is a whole spectrum. You get some wingers (same position as Rees-Zammit, they’re the fasted players on the pitch) who are 6ft5, and others who are 5ft 7. He’s probably referring to locks where the average height is around 6ft7/6ft8 on the international stage. Then you get huge players like Devon Toner who’s 6ft 11/7ft playing

[@Obi-J]

Imagine if Jonah Lomu(r.i.p) had switched to the NFL!🤯

[@Obi-J]

He was 6ft 4, weighed 120kg and could cover 100m in 10.7sec.

[@xeno9671]

@@fionnmcguinness3268 yeah more like that

[@royw-g3120]

I think his first year just use him on special teams, being fast and long I can see him blocking a few punts, it is a familiar skill from rugby. I remember Albert Lewis turning it into an art form in IF and he was 6'3" too.

[@GeorgeChrist-z8u]

I think as long as he has intelligence to learn game from scratch hell do well , as hes a back in rugby , he is small for an average rugby player , but above average for a back .forwards in rugby can be 20 plus atone . 300 plus pounds USA . And 6ft 10 just to put in context . Some huge pacific islanders in rugby from fiji , tonga , Samoa etc who i honestly believe would tear NFL to pieces as not only monsters but their ball handling skills and speed and endurance for men of 250 to 300 pounds is unreal...on top of their STRENGTH , when they hit you , ur ancestors feel it

[@brynejordan2877]

I’m not a huge fan of Wales but he is a talented player. But, the thing is in my opinion, he’ll pull about 3 years in the NFL and be back in Wales for the requisite 6 months period that will allow him to qualify the national team and the next World Cup in 2027. Just a guess but I think he’s doing what a lot of rugby players do when they go off to Japan or France for the extra money. He just went the other direction. Either way, even if Im wrong, I wish him the best of luck. Come on my guy and show us Americans what world class Rugby has to offer.

[@bookman7409]

Fair enough, but I can't agree about his plans for the future. Your model is that he grabs some big cash quick, then go back to the game he presumably is ultimately loyal to. So far, so good, but I'm here to say that if he has enough success to be offered a non-rookie contract, he'll never go back. I won't have to appeal to world recognition on that, because having a successful NFL career is a marketable asset, and the more Rings he wins, the better that gets, especially as a visible asset. But you're talking sentiment, and I get that, I'm just handicapped by the compulsion to look at things in a broader context. You're good with me, hope the same applies to you.

[@brynejordan2877]

@@bookman7409absolutely. I secretly kind of hope he stays and Is extremely successful. If nothing else it’ll make people around here more appreciative of rugby. That’s a win/win situation as far as I’m concerned. I’m open to suggestions and different points of view and willing to consider others point of view. I wish the young man the best no matter what he chooses to do in the future.

[@brynejordan2877]

Also didn’t his father play American style football? I think I read that somewhere. I might be wrong but for some reason that is swirling around in my head.

[@brynejordan2877]

I forgot awhile back there to add this. You are in the top 10 percentile of commenters who I have actually enjoyed interacting with. Well informed, well thought out comment and well to be honest not a disrespectful person. I did highly appreciate your response to that. Hope and wish for you to have a wonderful day.

[@richard1403]

he runs faster than 4.43 hes been recorded running low 4.3s high 4.2s in training. and one thing with him he's conditioned to be like that for 80 minutes not taking nothing from NFL but it isn't constant

[@Chelsea-ys3xn]

Once he conditions his body to allow more explosive speed, as opposed to endurance like you for top level rugby. He will end up being faster than he is now.

[@jahmontai222]

This makes me sick😭 if y’all three peat I might actually be hospitalized

[@jahmontaigunz]

Facts

[@speleokeir]

Louis (pronounced Lewis NOT Louise😁) Rees-Zammit is a world class winger in Rugby. The real deal. He made his International Debut for Wales at just 19, which is young and whilst this does happen if your exceptionally good it's not that common. Normally teenagers go through the U20 system first and would be expected to get a couple of years of top level club rugby under their belt before being considered at International level. A bit like a high school football star skipping college football and going straight into the NFL. By the age of 22 he'd competed in 3, 6 nations tournaments, A British Lions Tour of South Africa and a Rugby World cup. The last two only happen every 4 years. He was only 20 when he was called up for the British Lions. I can not overstate how big a deal Lions tours are. On a par with the Rugby World Cup and even tougher. Most players consider it the pinacle of their career. Winning a Lions tour is even harder than winning a world Cup. Will he make it in the NFL? It'll be tough. Things on his side: - He's young and if it doesn't work out he could return to rugby at 25 and add to an already very impressive career. - He's a superb athlete. - He's an experienced top level professional. - His dad played American football for the Scottish Highlanders in the now defunct Eurpean league so he's grown up watching and understanding the sport. - He's working with some of the best coaches and players in the game. - He really wants this and has given up an already top-notch career in rugby. The pay levels aren't as huge as the NFL, but it's still a lot more than most people will earn in their lives and rugby careers last longer. Against; - He's not played from a young age so he's a lot to learn. - Learning a load of new plays as well as the basics of the game. - Whilst American football grew from Rugby and the games show similarities, in some aspects they're very different: i) Rugby is played over 80 mins so you need stamina. American football is played in short intense bursts. ii) Rugby players need a wide variety of skills, including both attacking and defensive. iii) Rugby players need broad vision and to see spaces on the field. In American football other than the quarterback you mainly concentrate on your opposite number.

[@cmdrglass5096]

There has been a lot of failed or ex-rugby players have gone to NFL and they have done well with it . A lot of skills transfer well to NFL play .

[@raymondrodriguez2409]

HAVE YOU SEEN HOW THOSE RUGBY PLAYERS PLAY WITHOUT PADS, THIS GUY GONNA BE THE FULL BACK FOR ( POPS ) WHERE GONNA HAVE A GRINDING GROUP! THE CHIEFS JUST SIGNED ( CLYDE ) JUST SENDING A PRAYER FOR ( RICE ) THAT HE COMES OUT GOOD ON HIS SITUATION. BUT ADDING CAN'T WAIT FOR ANOTHER RUN, THAT ROAD LEADS THRU ARROW HEAD! LET'S GO CHIEFS!!!!

[@xeno9671]

If his ass plays fullback I'm gonna die of laughter 😂

[@raymondrodriguez2409]

@@xeno9671 WAIT TILL ( BIG RED ) PUTS THE FINAL TOUCH ON THIS NEW CHIEF! WHERE GONNA CRUSH, THEN MAHOMES OPEN IT UP! LOOK OUT! WHERE TALKING THREE PEAT! LET'S GO CHIEFS!!!!

[@strapski3385]

Who knows if he’ll make it or not. But most rugby players who have tried to make it in the NFL were close to the end of their Rugby carrier. LRZ has made the change at 23.. so he has a better chance than most rugby converts. He has the tools. Potential but time will tell

[@liambirch6333]

It makes me laugh when NFL guys say football players are so much bigger then rugby players. Football is the same as rugby in that there are really big giys and realy small guys. Same for when they say football players are fast than rugby players, your faster guy might be faster than ours but not by much amd they sure as hell cant play 80 mins of both offence and defenve

[@adrianwilson7193]

The Baltimore Colts won back to back championships.

[@brentdavis3102]

Eagles, Jordan Mailata played Australia Rugby league for South Sydney before playing NFL. Valentine Holmes although back playing Australia NRL/Rugby league played at RB for the Jet's. Jarrod Hayne former Australian NRL/rugby league player played at RB & special teams for the 49ers. Mind you these player's are from the Australian NRL rugby league which is a different sport to rugby union. Rugby league is a lot faster,intense & harder hitting.

[@liambirch6333]

You should react to rugby big hits, you may be shocked

[@alunmorgan2352]

Rugby has almost 9million registered players played in 130 countries and i can say hand on heart i dont know a single person who is definitely faster. Trust me, his 4.43 was terrible

[@thegreytone]

NZL's Reiko Ioane can challenge Zammit. Older All Blacks wingers were deadly such as Doug Howlett and Roger Randle, as well as South Africa's Breyton Paulse and Bryan Habana.

[@peterhughes7868]

Watch the skill

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

You should probably react to the kickoff rules in a separate video & not talk all over the video you’re currently reacting to.