Louis Rees-Zammit believes his talent was being wasted stateside as he opened up for the first time since returning to rugby in the UK.
The Welshman shocked the world when he announced he would be leaving rugby at the top of his game to try to make it in the NFL.
During his time stateside, he was contracted to both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he never featured in a match.
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“I just felt I was wasting my talent out there, to be honest with you,” he revealed in his first interview back in the UK.
Louis Rees-Zammit did not play a game within the NFL
| Getty“It’s very difficult to get into the NFL if you haven’t come through the college system. You just don’t get the same opportunities as those boys.
“I was fed up when I was practicing there. I just wanted to come back and really express my game and play something I was used to.
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“I think Bristol suits my game to a tee. It’s pretty much the perfect club for me with how Pat Lam wants us to play. There are no regrets,” he concluded as he turned his focus back to rugby.
Rees-Zammit had several offers on his return to rugby, but also received offers from abroad.
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He chose to sign with the Bristol Bears and went on to reveal he would be happy to stay with the Bears long-term.
The Bears are set to join the rebel breakout league R360, which is slated to start in September 2026.
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When asked about R360, the Welshman said: “We want rugby to be as big as possible. If we can play it on a global stage, then ultimately that is going to be huge.
“I don't know too much about it to be honest because I've been away and I wasn't fully wanting to come back to rugby at the time.
Louis Rees-Zammit feels his talents were wasted overseas
| Getty“But over the past few months, I've heard more. Obviously, the media is all over it. My first rugby game back is going to be in six weeks so my full focus is on playing for Bristol and hopefully making the Welsh team in the autumn.”