Met Rees by chance twice now once I’m bmw garage and once at the airport a few weeks ago,had time for everyone . Class man and player. He is alot bigger in real life than he looks on TV also.
These guys are always bigger in real life cause on the pitch they're surrounded by equally big guys so they look normal. I stood next to Laurence Dallaglio on a train years ago (long after he'd retired from playing) and honestly his shoulders took up most of the width of the train doors. Huge guy. And he is about the size of a modern centre or winger ffs 😂
Some people don't realise he is 6ft 3 which is the reason he doesn't look that fast but he is. His top speed recorded (according to data online) makes him one of the fastest in the world.
So there could be scope for more improvements with the right coach...stride length has to be developed through stronger muscles and explosiveness through doing PLyo exs...and sleds these days too...he could be a handful for the NFL...@@ScarScream
Absolutely. I watched some crap XFL games and it seemed to me the new kickoff rules de-emphasize blocking (and the NFL banned wedges anyway) but put more emphasis on the skill of the individual returner. This guy has the drag-strip speed so he could do real damage if he finds a gap.
He’s a winger, meaning he plays closest to the sideline. In rugby, the hall usually starts close to the center and is passed outside, ending with the winger having to run the furthest. This makes LRZ a good look for kick returns, as he knows how to find the sideline and work behind blocks.
He's very good with his feet, as you can see. Can chase his own kicks and score. Very fast, and he can step tacklers pretty easily. His attacking is better than defence, but he won't need that in NFL. Remember that rugby games are less stop and start than NFL, so his stamina is great to play 40 minute half and still run like this!
Needed this before the summer series double bill against England. Wales are currently awful but it’s nice to be reminded we might have an outside chance! Edit: after the game today we almost had another addition for the video, shame about the slip! Shaky first half but decent result, far beyond what I was dreading 🏴🏴
I would love for this man to make a career in the nfl..our football players are literally bred for this just totally different he’s going to be hit differently
NFL lifer in the US. Looks to me like he could make a roster as a kick returner right now, but he'll need to develop a position too if he wants his career to last more than a season or two and a handful of returns. At 6'3" 215 with breakaway speed he could play wideout or slot receiver. Hope we see him on Sundays in America. How cool would it be if he signed with a team with a London game.
@@TravelingwithValeman77 More than likely 7th rounder, or an undrafted free agent. Think about Jordan Mailata. He has freakish size, and speed for a giant and he was still drafted in the 7th round. LRZ's speed won't be anything these guys haven't seen before. It alone isn't enough to crack the League. He's gonna have to flash some skill, or some big time playmaking. There's plenty of fast, skilled players in the college ranks who never get a shot at the NFL. Teams do get an extra practice squad spot reserved for 1 international player, so if he wants to make it that's his best bet.
He reminds me of this annoying winger I had to play once. They'd just give him the ball and he'd run to the sideline and around everyone. I was exceptionally quick but he was exceptionally fast. That top end speed is tough to deal with when Rees-Zammit is given space. Anyway, after being embarrassed by this opposite winger twice, i did the only thing I could to stop him a third time....a blind leap for the ankle tap Absolutely nailed it, dude faceplanted at like 33-ish kmph and slid for 10 meters on his face and the couple hundred spectators had a good laugh at his expense. My fullback made sure to rub it in too. Poor guy did look pretty goofy gliding across the field on his face with his legs dangling in the air behind him 😆 He had a quiet game after that
Can someone explain his rugby skill level in American football terms? And is he kicking so defenders can't tackle him when he has the ball? Are there extra points for that?
In Rugby there's a lot of kicking, to open up room. It prevents the defence blitzing and creates all sorts of tactical advantages and angles. In some ways it's similar to a deep throw in American Football, except in Rees-Zammit's case he's dropping the ball into a space for himself to run onto, as generally rugby teams defend in a line with one deep guy (generally someone who's really quick, sturdy and has sure hands catching a high punt style kick) behind to try and mop up those kicks.
@@luckyspurs oh wow, what he is doing involves a ton of coordination timing and instincts (I presume), not to mention the physical attributes--elite speed, ability to bend and the lateral agility when he runs looks exactly like an American football skill position players. Very intriguing. They say he'll play some receiver which requires a lot more nuance and learning curve than RB. Curious your thoughts on his transition to catching a football would be? Seeing as they are never catching a forward pass at different angles and speed.
There's a beautiful try from Johnny Wilkinson against New Zealand if you want to see how much trickery and wrong-footing of the defence can be involved in that.
@sackitoome disagree, it's pretty standard, up and under, chips, my kid did it the other week. Most scrum halves will chase and compete for their own up and unders.
I’m here after the Chiefs signed him.
Me either
Pick him up in my Dynasty league
Same
@@magusvaughn690 hope you all acknowledge his young he was scoring here every time it says wales. Thats for his country
He catches football with one hand😮
Welcome to the NFL!
And now he is a Chief.
Fair play, they are bangers..
Met Rees by chance twice now once I’m bmw garage and once at the airport a few weeks ago,had time for everyone . Class man and player. He is alot bigger in real life than he looks on TV also.
These guys are always bigger in real life cause on the pitch they're surrounded by equally big guys so they look normal. I stood next to Laurence Dallaglio on a train years ago (long after he'd retired from playing) and honestly his shoulders took up most of the width of the train doors. Huge guy.
And he is about the size of a modern centre or winger ffs 😂
@@schnozz87 I bet he’s huge !!! FairPlay agreed they are all monsters on tha pitch and most are gentleman off it . Did he speak to you?
Some people don't realise he is 6ft 3 which is the reason he doesn't look that fast but he is. His top speed recorded (according to data online) makes him one of the fastest in the world.
In world rugby yes.. but not the world. There are many sub ten runners in athletics..... LRZ is not one of them.
Where’d you find his top speed?
he obviously meant in world rugby
@@Rasperdan
Strange though.. His strides seem quite short even when he is at full speed for such a big guy.
So there could be scope for more improvements with the right coach...stride length has to be developed through stronger muscles and explosiveness through doing PLyo exs...and sleds these days too...he could be a handful for the NFL...@@ScarScream
This dude should play in the NFL
Best of luck to you in the NFL LRZ. I hope you make history. You have your work cut out but if it's meant to be it will be.
I could see him doing well with the new kickoff rules, wishing for him to find himself a role!
Absolutely. I watched some crap XFL games and it seemed to me the new kickoff rules de-emphasize blocking (and the NFL banned wedges anyway) but put more emphasis on the skill of the individual returner. This guy has the drag-strip speed so he could do real damage if he finds a gap.
As someone out of the loop what are the new rules?
@@DK-jy4jb oh definitely I think they are wanting more returned tds out of it and i could see it the way they line up one gap and they are cribbing it
Makes it looks so effortless ⚡️
Surprising thing is that LRZ doesn't always look like he's running fast.
Lads got WHEEELS!!!
Cause he's that much faster than the next best man.
Buddy, you are a Kansas City Chief! LFG
Can't wait to see him in the NFL
WELCOM TO THE KINGDOME #KingdomeKCome on over the pond brov!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #Euro_step
Hands and Foot SPEED, and DESIRE! Applaud Any Reid in his looking beyond American Football.
On board for the three-peat
HYPED
I like his abilities. Good pick up for Kansas City.
Heard about him on bleacher report KC Chiefs message boards. Not sure what I'm seeing but he looks impressive. Welcome to the Kingdom!
He’s a winger, meaning he plays closest to the sideline. In rugby, the hall usually starts close to the center and is passed outside, ending with the winger having to run the furthest. This makes LRZ a good look for kick returns, as he knows how to find the sideline and work behind blocks.
Welcome to the chiefs🔥
If I'm a rugby fan I'm pissed. Bills fan here...good to see a real man in the league.
How does he always look like he's jogging
The sign of a natural sprinter, he’s the best winger in the world
@@kennywasgodnot sure about that
@@joshharrison619its because he’s 6’3 i think
🤣🤣 absolute nonsense
That’s what good form will do
He's very good with his feet, as you can see. Can chase his own kicks and score. Very fast, and he can step tacklers pretty easily. His attacking is better than defence, but he won't need that in NFL. Remember that rugby games are less stop and start than NFL, so his stamina is great to play 40 minute half and still run like this!
I hope he makes the Chiefs lineup, this lad is electric 😊.
Kansas City Chiefs got themselves a stud. This guy already moves like an am football player 🔥
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The one at 4:05 was where his laces were untied and he couldn't get up to full speed
Ahhhhh KC Chief!!!!! ❤🎉
Needed this before the summer series double bill against England. Wales are currently awful but it’s nice to be reminded we might have an outside chance!
Edit: after the game today we almost had another addition for the video, shame about the slip! Shaky first half but decent result, far beyond what I was dreading 🏴🏴
Not sure how his talent will translate to the NFL? Those rugby players are some tough human beings though!!! Much respect!!!
Kick returner
It is remarkable to get signed by KC....... Made me watch rugby highlights!!!!!
The kid is an absolute unit. He should seriously forget about NFL. Who wouldn't want to play in the rugby WC?
as a Chiefs fan, i can say after watching this 6 min highlight video that we're going to win everything. again!
An excellent player who fully understands that you don't have to make contact to get over the gain line. Play to the space!
I'm so excited. He will make the NFL. That's NFL speed right there.
yes if he's also fast with pads on
I would love for this man to make a career in the nfl..our football players are literally bred for this just totally different he’s going to be hit differently
Welcome to the chiefs!
NFL lifer in the US. Looks to me like he could make a roster as a kick returner right now, but he'll need to develop a position too if he wants his career to last more than a season or two and a handful of returns. At 6'3" 215 with breakaway speed he could play wideout or slot receiver. Hope we see him on Sundays in America. How cool would it be if he signed with a team with a London game.
Yeah. Maybe a 4th or 5th round pick? Just based on speed will get drafted and then work on catching skills.
@@TravelingwithValeman77 More than likely 7th rounder, or an undrafted free agent. Think about Jordan Mailata. He has freakish size, and speed for a giant and he was still drafted in the 7th round. LRZ's speed won't be anything these guys haven't seen before. It alone isn't enough to crack the League. He's gonna have to flash some skill, or some big time playmaking. There's plenty of fast, skilled players in the college ranks who never get a shot at the NFL. Teams do get an extra practice squad spot reserved for 1 international player, so if he wants to make it that's his best bet.
Well now he’s on a team with this guy Patrick Mahomes who’s a pretty good QB lol
@poindextertunes
He is signed to the best team in the NFL and about to be coached to perfection. Lets go Chiefs!!
Welcome to the Chiefs Kingdom, Rees Lightning!
🏴our LRZ🏴. There’s not a player that can catch him 😊 x
Just such express type pace it’s insane
This kid is the real deal.
Remember the name.
What a loss for Wales. What a gain for NFL.
Hes gonna dominate the nfl! I can't wait for him to score many touchdowns.
He reminds me of this annoying winger I had to play once.
They'd just give him the ball and he'd run to the sideline and around everyone.
I was exceptionally quick but he was exceptionally fast.
That top end speed is tough to deal with when Rees-Zammit is given space.
Anyway, after being embarrassed by this opposite winger twice, i did the only thing I could to stop him a third time....a blind leap for the ankle tap
Absolutely nailed it, dude faceplanted at like 33-ish kmph and slid for 10 meters on his face and the couple hundred spectators had a good laugh at his expense.
My fullback made sure to rub it in too.
Poor guy did look pretty goofy gliding across the field on his face with his legs dangling in the air behind him 😆
He had a quiet game after that
Who’s here after the chiefs signed him? Lol
The speed of his running is mental hahah I wouldn’t be able to cycle that fast jeeez
He's fast in rugby that's for sure
Chiefs fans watching this on repeat! Hope he has an immediate impact for the Chiefs!
Elite speed and a world class chip n chase
Elite speed against white people lol
@@Derek-y2kWatch him against Fiji
WEL-COME TO-THE REEEEEDDDD KINGDOMMM.
Definitely Special Teams potential..I bet he could chase down a punt returner too.
Welcome to the champs kid❤️ hope you do well for us in KC
Welcome to chiefs kingdom.
Bienvenido a los Jefes Luis!!
I swear he isn't even going full pace during those footraces. He looks like he's jogging while outrunning every man on the field!
6'3, pace, ability to make a man miss and solid hands. No way he doesn't make the NFL
He's making the NFL, and going straight to the all-white team
@@owenwinecoff8555
He just got signed to the best team in the NFL.
Speed is Cullen-esque, looks easy
What a player Christian Cullen was,, good shout 👍
I want this guy on the Cleveland Browns
Kc chiefs buddy
Welcome to Chiefs kingdom
I trust Reid and team. I remember when everyone was slagging on Mahomes and his pick.
Lift those knees. You'll cover way more ground kids!
Such a high ceiling for this lad
Welcome to the chiefs
Looks like he can do it.
Go Rees Lightning!
Zammit down their throats!
Welcome to the Chiefs Kingdom Louis!
Can't wait for mitch holthus to say touchdown Kannnnsas City!!
Can someone explain his rugby skill level in American football terms? And is he kicking so defenders can't tackle him when he has the ball? Are there extra points for that?
You cannot tackle a player without the ball.
You only could defend the player who has the ball. And you only could tackle under the chest
In Rugby there's a lot of kicking, to open up room. It prevents the defence blitzing and creates all sorts of tactical advantages and angles.
In some ways it's similar to a deep throw in American Football, except in Rees-Zammit's case he's dropping the ball into a space for himself to run onto, as generally rugby teams defend in a line with one deep guy (generally someone who's really quick, sturdy and has sure hands catching a high punt style kick) behind to try and mop up those kicks.
Everyone has pretty much said it already but I will add that there are no extra points for kicks like these ones.
@@sackitoome thank you
@@luckyspurs oh wow, what he is doing involves a ton of coordination timing and instincts (I presume), not to mention the physical attributes--elite speed, ability to bend and the lateral agility when he runs looks exactly like an American football skill position players. Very intriguing.
They say he'll play some receiver which requires a lot more nuance and learning curve than RB. Curious your thoughts on his transition to catching a football would be? Seeing as they are never catching a forward pass at different angles and speed.
1:09 "He's not English". Have a day off, Oz....
Welcome to Kansas City Rees Lightning!
HE CATCHES HIS OWN KICKS
Pretty standard in rugby
There's a beautiful try from Johnny Wilkinson against New Zealand if you want to see how much trickery and wrong-footing of the defence can be involved in that.
@@guybrushthreepwood3002 it happens for sure, but it is definitely NOT standard. That's why it's earth shattering every time it happens
@sackitoome disagree, it's pretty standard, up and under, chips, my kid did it the other week. Most scrum halves will chase and compete for their own up and unders.
Reid is gonna change NFL with him. Laterals 24/7
He decelerates really well too
Welcome to Kansas City!!!
He's going to be a special teams nightmare.
Reminds me of Will Jordan way he runs
Yes Royaltiz
He's electric
Come to the NFL! Come to Cleveland!!
What if he does this during a Chiefs game would it still be counted as a forward lateral against him if it was a pass to himself?😂
You can't kick the ball like that to yourself in American Football.
@@loganleroy8622 i thought so
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I'm looking forward to see him scoring touchdowns for the Chiefs and helping them to 3peat... GO CHIEFS...
Taylor Swift won't be able to resist him!
I’d love to see him do well in the NFL.
However, I doubt that speed will tickle the NFL defence with their elite backs with elite athleticism.
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Can you make a video about Vakatawa ?
I already have my friend: ruclips.net/video/SDFAlK-us3I/видео.html&pp=ygUPdmlyaW1pIHZha2F0YXdh
With American football defence helping him on sprint to line - I wonder 🤔
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Now the whole chat is full of Americans 😂😂
Welcome to the chiefs buddy 🇺🇸
Absolute slappaz
He's too fast
Come to Cleveland!!!
See if he can play NFL football now that he's on the chiefs
He is going to do damage with the new Kickoff rules
Gonna be the best running back in NFL within 2 years. Hope Da Bears get him.
Imagining Derrick Henry playing rugby.
His posture is spot on from start to finish
Chiefs!!!!