Former NFL star reveals the key area which LRZ struggled to adapt to

FORMER rugby and NFL star Christian Scotland-Williamson has revealed the one thing Louis Rees-Zammit struggled with during his time as an American football player, but believes he will now be an even better rugby player than the one who left in 2024.

- 

‘The former Gloucester Rugby flyer recently returned to rugby after 18 months trying to crack the NFL with Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs.

Now he is back in rugby, the Welshman is reportedly lined up for a move to Bristol Bears and will be in the mix for Wales’ autumn internationals in Cardiff.

Despite the anticipation surrounding his return, the deeper meaning behind his departure from the NFL has been the subject of wide discussion.

Former NFL player and current Sky Sports pundit Jason Bell suggested Rees-Zammit “could have made the team” based on what he saw in preseason training.

However, former Pittsburgh Steelers player Scotland-Williamson has revealed what he believed to be Rees-Zammit’s weakness.

Speaking to NFL Betting, Scotland-Williamson identified pass protection as something that Rees-Zammit struggled with during his time in the States.

“Louis played running back then moved to receiver which are two completely different positions.

“Louis struggled with pass protection as most people do,” begins Scotland-Wiliamson.

“Because with blocking, you have to be physically willing to put your face into a linebacker who's got a run of steam running straight through the gap trying to take your head off. That’s not for the faint hearted.”

The 6ft 9in Scotland-Williamson played as a tight end for Pittsburgh Steelers, but like Rees-Zammit, spent his time on the practice squad.