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- Опубликовано: 16 янв 2024
- Louis Rees Zammit has taken the leap to the NFL. Louis Rees Zammit is arguably one of the fastest Rugby players of all time. Does a Rugby player have a chance of making it in the NFL?
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As a Welsh supporter, Zammit is amazing. I'm absolutely devastated he's going. He has amazing acceleration, top speed, change of direction, kicking out of hand, and general space awareness. As a negative - he's very 'raw' and his guidance from our current Welsh coach (Warren Gatland) has done him the world of good, in my opinion.
I love your insight and feedback. You're 100% right. He has all the skill and athleticism in the world. As you mentioned with the right coaching he received that something that stays with you forever!
I'm hopeful he's going to do very well and make the NFL! It's going to be fun to watch his progress
@@QSNgg I think he'd be a good wide receiver as to him it'll be natural, he has great positioning which will allow him to recieve the ball perfectly
I agree boss!
He was clocked at 24mph in one game
@@robbiejonyoung I know he's a ridiculously fast player
I don't know about NFL, but as a Welsh rugby fan, I am gutted to see him leave the sport and to leave the Welsh Rugby team he was a great young player. but at the end of the day Louis has got to think of his future and if this what he wants I respect him for it and the very best of luck to him and I wish him well . As Welsh rugby goes it's not the best paying sport compered to other sports like football.
Wales's loss but America's gain, may be one day he will come home in the not to distant future and put on that red top with the three feathers.
Louis Rees Zammit, Thank you for Welsh rugby, now go and enjoy your self🏉👍
100% boss I absolutely agree and understand where you're coming from.
I'm sure it's tough to see a player of his caliber leave the Welsh club especially this early into his career
I'm hope he has an incredible NFL career so he can represent and elevate Wales and Welsh rugby to the American market.
I would love to see rugby more mainstream over here in the US with more popularity
Cheers to you boss! I appreciate you! 🏉🏴
@@QSNgg Thanks for your reply ,take care friend
@@QSNggyou should check out the MLR
Rugby has seismic, fundamental problems. Since it went fully pro it has become increasingly defence orientated. With 30 big, fit, career athletes on the field there’s zero space for creative runners and mounting (serious) injury problems.
Last year’s World Cup was a big wake-up call for the administrators: fabulous exciting runners (eg Henry Arendell) not even getting picked for the subs benches & ‘bomb’ kicking being the only option to make yards. It was ‘team sumo-wrestling’ with kick chases, period. The passing/running teams being comprehensively nullified and beaten.
LRZ - a gifted young player with the world at his feet, and globally a ‘box-office’ ticket seller - has made a huge statement to the whole of world rugby: “I’m a creative runner with the ball in hand: I’m going elsewhere to find a game that can appreciate and prioritise my exciting, crowd-pleasing talents.”
I’m a born and bred Welsh rugby fan, but LRZ gets my vote of approval. He’s communicating brilliantly with his exit. Rugby needs a root-n-branch rethink to bring back what makes the sport a wonderful spectacle…
(PS: LRZ would look great in a Seahawks shirt! 🦅)
To be selected for the British and Orish lions. You know you’ve got one of the best athletes in Britain. His speed is deadly. His feet are great. Change of speed is nuts. If he gets bigger in muscle mass. He would be unstoppable. Bigger and faster than Metcalf. Imagine.
But honestly I’m gutted to see him go but very interested to see how far he can get.
This was a great video to watch, as a massive Welsh rugby fan I speak for most of us when in say that whenever Zammit got his hands on the ball as long as it was in an inch of space he was gone and no one was catching him. His fastest recorded speed in a match was 24.2mph. (2.3mph faster then Tyreek Hiil). Whatever team secures Zammit they will be lucky to have him. We're gutted to lose him as a national team.
Thanks so much for the kind words and checking out my video. I appreciate you! He has wheels without a doubt! That's insane he was clocked at 24.2mph 🤯
I'm hoping he has a very successful transition into the NFL. He's very marketable and deserves the fame and opportunity to make life-changing money 🙌🏽
I'm irish and even I'm sad to see him leave 😂 but this is even good for the NFL because I'll be watching him there now and I've never watched a game of NFL. He will bring foreign eyes on the sport
Yeah the NFL will definitely benefit by having him in the League. The international publicity would be insane!
I think it would benefit all parties involved NFL, Rugby, UK, and US. This is such a unique opportunity to see a player of his caliber make it in a new sport
I hope he has a lot of success!
Aye Americans may finally learn of a new country out of the USA 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@Ultra250 he probably would of been the difference the last two games him and dyer on the wings
Jarryd Hayne played rugby league and transitioned at the age of 29. LRZ plays rugby and is 22. He also runs a 10.4 100m at like 6'3 weighs 216lbs
hahaha that supposed 10.4 is total and utter BULLSHIT pal....
It was a fucking commercial set up to make him look good while advertising their product. If Zammit wanted to know how fast he runs 100 metres why hasn't he just entered any one of dozens of Open meetings held up and down the country every summer, where he could get a FAT time and put all the doubters (like me) in their place. Simple answer - the myth would get blown out the water when he runs a 10.9 or 11 flat....
And by the way - Jarryd Hayne was so far superior a rugby player than Rees-Zammit it's not even funny - and he was far more physical. His chances of playing a single play in the NFL are virtually nil...
Good heads up on this. That makes a lot of sense. LRZ has the youth and skillset to make a successful transition. I hope he does well!
I'll have to check out that commercial. I've been hearing he runs a 10.4, I would love to see it
Thanks for your insight about Jarryd Hayne as well. I remember him being pretty tough and fast. We'll see how LRZ does
I hope he makes it to the NFL
@@QSNgg10.4 is a made up number hes definitely alot slower on grass as most people are
hayne was cut fairly quickly tho
It's great to see an NFL fan's take on this.
They are such different sports that his difficulty will be in how specialised he will have to become. He can pass, catch, kick, tackle, jackal and has a great turn of pace. But he won't need to do the half of that in the NFL. Because of the nature of the sports, the strongest and fastest players in the NFL will be stronger or faster than their rugby counterparts. But rugby players will be better rounded athletes with better conditioning and broader skill sets. It's like having a 100m race and putting a sprinter up against a decathlete (not a perfect analogy, but you get the idea). So there will be a transitioning period where he focuses on maxing out his specialities, which could be up to a couple of years tbh.
That being said, he's only 22 so has time on his side. All the best to him. I hope he does well.
In terms of what team it would it be cool for him to play for. A quick Google search shows that Jackson county, Ohio is known as 'Little Wales'. A further search shows that this is Bengals country!
You're 100% spot on with your analysis! I agree 100% with you. It will be very interesting to see how he does and how he evolves as an athlete.
Definitely with youth on his side and his incredible athleticism I'm hoping he has a very successful career.
It'll be great for the NFL, Rugby, and Britain for him to succeed. I'm excited for him.
I love the fun fact about Jackson county, OH! hahaha he would look awesome as a Bengal!
No, Rees Zammit is in his prime and is definitely strong and fast enough for any running position in the NFL
This is the best description of the difference between nfl and rugby players I’ve heard. NFL positions are so specialised that I think it’ll make it very difficult for him to cross over. Although to be fair I think it would be harder for an NFL athlete to transition the other way so good luck to him.
You make some good points, I would only say that Rees Zammit is not slower than McCaffrey, and not less strong. RZ has a lot of work to do to transition, but he has all the qualities to succeed if an NFL team will back him
I haven’t been to a lot of Rugby games, but the thing that stands out is the loud cracks you hear and you realise that it isn’t pads making the noise.
That's wild!! I'm going to attend my first rugby games this year. I'm excited to see it live in action
Jordan Mailata was a rugby league player in Australia before transitioning to the NFL. He's one of the better Left Tackles out there, but it's not a position that touches the ball and he put on a ton of weight to be able to do it.
You're 100% right! I didn't realize he played rugby until yesterday. He's done a fantastic job in the NFL!
Really tough and gritty player
In rugby every player is a ball carrier though, so that shouldn't be a problem. The average rugby player is probably going to have better pure ball skills than the average NFL player just because they all train in ball carrying, passing, catching etc. whereas in the NFL, as you say, some positions almost never even touch the ball. There isn't a single position in Rugby where they aren't expected to touch the ball every game.
That makes a lot of sense for sure
@@jamieellis4048catching a ball in rugby and catching the ball as a WR in American football are not comparable. Especially at the NFL level. WR (outside of QB) in my estimation is the most difficult position to transition to for a rugby player. LRZ definitely has the ability to transition successfully. I think the biggest challenge will be his competitive stamina. It’s a different ball game when the pads come on for a WR and is LRZ willing to endure the learning curve and physicality when he can easily go back to rugby and be a star.
Good stuff, QSN. I'm a lifelong Gloucester supporter and wish LRZ all the best in his new venture.
Gloucester is a rugby city, the club is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Unfortunately, we are not having a great season (in fact, we have had a few lean seasons through the professional era, but we continue to hope for better). We do have a great history though!
We are just one of a small number of teams who have always remained in the English top flight since rugby turned professional.
We have a great support base and a very loyal (sensible) owner. A number of our competitors have owners who are prepared to bankroll their clubs (debt does not appear to be a problem for them), creating a league of haves and have nots.
Keep an eye on Gloucester (Glawster)! You may decide to make this your rugby team!
Thanks so much I really appreciate you! I love hearing about the history of Gloucester and your background. Thanks so much for all of the detail I love it!
I'm definitely going to keep tabs on your franchise as I'm learning more everyday about rugby at a deeper level.
My hope is that this year I can take a trip out there to watch a game live and experience the atmosphere and be a part of the community
I now know the correct pronunciation of Gloucester too so I won't butcher the name anymore 🤣
I appreciate you and your incredible comment! Cheers and have an incredible weekend 🙌🏽
This just breaks me it just makes me realize how much Wales are going to miss LZR! Fair play to him though!
Yeah I can imagine it's tough losing him so early in his career too! I hope this transition is very successful and lucrative for him!
It'll be awesome if it brings more positive attention to Rugby and the Wales club too!
yeah it`s hard to believe, hard to take in.
I suspect that Netflix will be closely following Louis's progress!! Great idea for a show and LRZ will be well rewarded. See you in the autumn. It's all about the money!
That's very smart! I didn't even think of that, but you're absolutely right! I know I'll be watching that series 🙌🏽
The try where he ran on the angle and the opposition nearly caught up was scored with his boot untied, hence the reduced pace.
Thanks for letting me know! That's impressive to run that fast w/ a busted boot!
Currently an Irishman, Dan Whelan is the punter for the Green Bay packers. In the past, another Irishman, Neil O'Donoghue played with the then St Louis Cardinals in 1983.
Never knew that
Well done that man, I'll research his journey 👍🏽
I never knew that! Thanks for letting me know! That's great insight and research 🙌🏽
100% I learned something new!
He moved to US at 13, so spent his teens in US. Still cool though!
That's cool!!
Christian Wade also a recent rugby player to attempt switching to the NFL. Though he tried a little too late in his career, I think. Had a few appearances but is back to rugby now. LRZ certainly has the athleticism, and with NFL-tier trainers/physios behind him, I'm sure he can get even faster and stronger. But his ability to understand the game, running routes, picking up the right blocks, managing space in coverage - it seems like it will be too much when his competition is just as athletic and has been playing the game since they were children. Would love to see him succeed. Hoping he can get in as a WR3 or PR/KR. That alone would be a huge accomplishment. Great vid! You sould cover more rugby!
Yea he was like 10 years older and got injured pretty quickly he was AMAZING THOUGH! scored two touchdowns at the highest level of NFL.
Thanks so much for you insight. I appreciate you! I'll check out Christian Wade
You're 100% LRZ has all the keys to make a successful transition into the NFL. Like you said it'll very interesting to see how his athleticism, knowledge, and ability crossover.
It will be incredibly difficult for him pick up all the intricacy of american football, but he's young enough to make it happen.
I hope he does incredible well!
I appreciate your feedback! I'll definitely cover more rugby!
That's awesome he had success at that level! It goes to show how exceptional these professional athletes are no matter what sport they play
One of the fastest rugby players worldwide.
I can see how! He has wheels!
As a proud Welshman and a huge LRZ fan I am gutted to see him go. He is such a bright young talent
My heart goes out to you and all the Welsh fans. It's tough to see a superstar of his caliber leave so early in his career.
I hope he have a very successful transition into the NFL 🙌🏽
So gutted to see him go as a proud Welsh rugby fan. But wish him all the best in his future. Money is not good in comparison with football. Hopefully he’ll make it big in the NFL and set himself up for life. He’s a bright shining star 🌟
You're 100% right!
I hope he makes it in the NFL too! It's going to be awesome to see him transition and create a lot of success. It'll be positive for him, Wales, and rugby!
I'm excited to see his progress
Dude this guy is special full respect to him following his dreams. You live once. He’s already a super star at 22 in rugby good luck brother
100% ! I hope he makes it, that would be awesome!
Check out Nate Ebner. Started playing football in college at Ohio State, won multiple super bowls with the Patriots and made the USA rugby 7s team and competed in the Olympics. Truly unprecedented and much much more difficult to make top tier rugby 7s than tradition 15 side rugby. Nate Ebner is under appreciated for his accomplishments.
Yeah Nate Ebner is a beast! Insane all the accomplishments he has in both sports. You said it perfectly JayTee, he is under appreciated
I'll check out more of Nate Ebner. I appreciate you and the recommendation 🙌🏽
Haloti Ngata grew up playing rugby
He would probably make a very good kick/punt returner, and maybe a slot receiver whose versatility you can use in trick plays, getting pitches on the Jet Sweep or End Around, motioning into the backfield, or as a check down back you can get some screen passes to and similar so that he can run without the upright style being a weakness for him.
Rugby Union has a lot of different positions that specialise in their roles but it's nothing like to the same extent as you'd see in American Football, because of the fact the game keeps running meaning you have to fill in another role at any given time - but that means he could be a very useful all-purpose kind of player that may not be a starter in any given position but can enter the game in all situations. He could even be a two-way player as he has good size and height to play corner as well in certain situations, since a winger in rugby has to field kicks and compete for catches in cross-field kick situations.
He could definitely be a special teams menace in the coverage team as well as as a returner.
Arguably compared to any of the other prior attempts to convert, like Christian Wade or Jarryd Hayne, who attempted the transition at age 27, he has a better chance because he's young enough to convert and have time to learn while still in his physical prime. The issue for him will be figuring out what his best role is and specialising in it enough to become good enough to make a team as against people who may not have better physical tools than Rees-Zammit, but offer more immediate results now because they're already familiar with the sport and have been playing it for years in known teams and with known coaches so they're way ahead in terms of how they think the sport.
You're 100% spot on. I love your breakdown and analysis 🙌🏽
It would definitely be a fairly seamless transition for him starting out play kick/punt returner, while he's learning a skills position like WR or even RB. I believe WR will be a more natural fit for him, because being out on the edge is similar to being a wing in Rugby.
He'll know how to look down the line and make adjustment pre and post snap. Like you mentioned so well, with youth and talent on his side he has the time to pick these skill up fairly quickly. Being in the IPP he'll be working with the smartest minds in football that will shorten the learning curve as well.
As I currently do not know much about IPP I'm sure the deep intensive work they put them through will be similar to a hell week like military operators go through.
It's going to be a lot of fun to watch him progress here in the next few months leading up to the NFL combine.
I wish him all the success in the world 🙌🏽
Thanks so much for your incredible comment and thoughts. I really appreciate you!
@@QSNgg American football is very much a peripheral sport in Europe and while it has a decent audience, it is very limited as a participation sport. Teams often hold their own effectively recruitment days where players without previous experience will do drills based on various positions to see which they adapt to because it isn't always what people would expect.
The IPP won't need to be quite as all-encompassing as that because they'll be dealing with people who are already elite physically and the coaches and minds will be more equipped to identify what a prospect's skillset is likely to be, and then hone in on what they need to learn for it. For example, while a rugby player - especially one who plays a wing or fullback position - will be used to catching the ball under pressure, this will usually be from high kicks and where if you catch the ball in the air you're ineligible to be hit until you land, so catching bullet passes, catches in traffic, route running even when away from the ball which will be against a rugby player's instinct, holding on after contact etc. will be things that need to be worked on for him to be an effective wide receiver.
At first a lot of the time I anticipate he will work best in underneath routes, dump-off passes, slants or swing passes in man coverage for short gains where he can then use his open field ability, but with time and experience the height and speed could make him very useful as a deep threat.
Brilliant analysis, 100% agree. This comment needs more likes and comments.
You do know that kick returns have basically been phased out of the game?
Great to get your take man. Cool video. Gutted to lose Louis as a Welshman but really hope he makes a good go of his time in the US.
Thanks so much boss I really appreciate you checking out my video. Yeah I know it's tough losing him.
I hope he makes an incredible transition and puts not only himself, but Wales on the map in the American market 🙌🏽
Not from rugby but Australian Rules Football, Michael Dickson of the Seattle Seahawks is one of the top punters in NFL history. Admittedly, he was scouted as a teenager and went to college in the States.
That's cool! I'll check out Michael Dickson for sure. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate you 🙌🏽
Nice analysis QSN - just so you know -
Welsh Rugby has a Pathway system imported from New Zealand where all school kids are taught the same Skills at different ages and will progress from say Touch Rugby to 7's to Full Match. And then every village has its own Club and every Town and City will have many Clubs. Again they will all develop the same Skill Sets with Trained Coaches at certain ages (the Parents will only pay for like $4 Pitch Hire and some Biz Dad will sponsor the shirts - the Club makes money at Clubhouse Bar yay!).
So yeah... he should be able to adapt to NFL Gameplay with his Speed Strength Moves.
Thanks so much Joso I really appreciate you! Thanks for letting me know about the Pathway system and all the details it has
I was not aware that this was available. That's cool that they have such a structured system develop players from all age groups.
I hope he adapts to the game and has a lot of success! It will be great to see!
I believe it'll positively elevate all the parties involved globally
First time on the channel, great video, being a huge welsh rugby fan I was gutted he’s left rugby but hope he does huge thinks in the nfl
Thanks so much for your kind words I appreciate you! Yeah I'm sure it's tough to see him go, but hopefully his move his very successful and put Wales on the map in the American market 🙌🏽
Based on measurables alone, its worth seeing what he can do on Punt Returns. If he can track the ball, then put him in the slot and see if he can work.
You're 100% right about that. Punt returns would fit him very well while he works on learning slot/WR
As you've said, he's an obvious receiver with his height, speed and his conditioning towards crossing a line. But unlike many of the US's born receivers, this guy is used to the rough game as he's playing as much defense against other fast wingers as he has playing offense. I really wouldn't rule him out as being a very capable safety hunting down those deep receivers and having the vision to make interceptions and deep returns.
imagine being a player like Tyreek Hill who's so used to outruunning d-men on the field and Rees Zammit is suddenly wrapped around his chest out of nowhere. I really hope he does well - get him in the Ravens!
You're 100% right Ktiger. He has all the tool and skillset to make a successful transition into the NFL. He'll definitely be more well suited for offense at the wide receiver position
Playing defense would be to difficult of move because you have to play on your heels the entire time reading the offense while going backwards so to speak.
LRZ is an absolute talent! It's going to be fun to see him make the NFL roster.
Raven would be an incredible team to see him on! I hope he does well
Glow Chester 😂
🤣🤣🤣 I know I butchered the name
@@QSNgg Ha Ha !! ... I live in LIE CHESTER here in the UK ( Leicestershire) Crazy UK pronunciations
hahaha! I'd definitely make a fool of myself! Last time I was in London and Birmingham all my UK friends from there were correcting me 🤣
@@QSNggthere are probably tons of places in the US named Gloucester or Leicester or Worcester etc., I'm so curious, how do the locals pronounce it?
Gloster
Louis Rees Zammit in Miami’s offence would be crazy!
That would be insane!!! That's a high powered speed heavy offense! I love your thought on that!
I’m not even interested in American Football (love watching rugby) but I found this video very entertaining, well done lad 👊
Thanks so much I really appreciate you and the kind words! It means a lot boss 👊🏽 🙌🏽
Great video man! (From an English rugby and bills fan)
Thanks so much boss! I really appreciate you 🙌🏽
As a Welshman I’m devastated by this. Just our luck, we have a tiny player base to pick from as it is without losing one of our best players.
My heart goes out to you and the Welsh nation. That is a tough loss especially with Six Nations coming up too
I read that Zammit was earning £200k per year at Gloucester. He would've received additional payment for playing for the Welsh national team. He is unusual as a rugby player to make a fair amount through sponsorship as well
Thanks for letting me know. I really thought LRZ and other players would've made a lot more
@QSNgg £200k is not a huge amount, but he was young, and that was his first contract, I imagine he would've more than doubled that with his next contract. But, rugby players don't make anywhere near what football, or american football players make
Rees Zammit would be lucky if he was earning a total of $400,000 PA. Putting that in perspective, a soccer player at a premier league club can earn that in a week. But they aren't risking catastrophic injury every time they set foot on the field. I wish Rees Zammit all the best and hope it works out, even though Im Welsh and he's one of our best players. And his nickname is 'Rees Lightening' . So lots of fun for you guys with that one.
With his endorsements, international money and Glaws salary, he would have been on a fair bit more than that, in France or Japan he could have been pushing £1M a season, that’s £ not $ too
hahaha I love it Rees Lightning is the perfect nickname! It's crazy to me that he didn't earn that much money compared to a premier league player.
I hope he does well and has a successful transition into the NFL. It would be great for all parties involved.
Yeah I didn't think about the endorsements he makes on top of his normal salary. Thanks for that insight, I appreciate you!
@@QSNgg Rugby players don’t get paid nearly as much as football players, an example being another superstar Welshman who was nearly as fast as LRZ, Gareth Bale he just retired from football, he was on £29M a year at Real Madrid in Spain.
That's so wild to me! The pay difference is MASSIVE!! I hope LRZ can make a lot more money with this move
Great video buddy, ill be really interested to see if he makes a roster. I think it will be very difficult. But good luck to him.
Thanks so much I really appreciate you checking out my video and the kind words. It will definitely be tough, but I think he has what it takes to make it 🙌🏽
Thanks for the video, really interesting to hear the comments about the different running styles. No doubt he is a superstar in rugby, when he started playing for Wales it was like aliens had dropped him down fully formed and ready to roll 😅 I think it's very tough for him to make an NFL roster, though, it's a different beast. I just hope he doesn't waste 2-3 years trying, but fair play to him for being ballsy enough to give it a go.
Much love! I appreciate you checking out my video and the kind words. Yeah there a some differences he'll have to overcome making the switch, but like you mentioned he's young and incredibly talents. So I have no doubt he'll be able to bridge that gap.
I hope he makes it and does incredibly well! It'll be fun to watch him progress
His total annual income from Rugby ( club salary of £220k + international appearance fees and other endorsements ) is in the region of £450k, which is at the upper end for players in the UK.
Thanks for letting me know! I'm sure he's going to make a lot more especially with this move to the NFL. Endorsements and everything should increase for him
Zammit is going to be laughing with all that padding on!
We'll soon find out. It'll be interesting to watch
LRZ gonna find out quick about that padding and playing WR at the NFL level. Gonna be back playing footy in Europe if he isn’t mentally built for the car crashes at WR.
Im a Gloucester Rugby fan. I'm gutted to see him leave and I think it'll be very difficult for him to make it in the NFL.
Rugby players in the UK get a low wage in comparison to football or NFL players.
LRZ is on about £250k a year I believe at Gloucester. Compared to Erling Haaland who earns twice that in a week!
I really hope it works out for him. As a fan of Rugby and American Football it'd be cool to see a Gloucester player tearing up the NFL!!
I know this is a big loss for Gloucester. Especially when a young and very talented player leaves out of nowhere.
I definitely hope LRZ makes it into NFL. He deserves to make a boat load of money especially since he's so young and with sports timeline is always unknown. So it's best to capitalize while you're healthy
His success will definitely put Gloucester, Wales, and rugby on the map in the American market! I'm pulling for him to create massive success 🙌🏽
I’m devastated to see him go but I wish him the best!🏴
100% !! I hope he does well!
I think your point on collisions is spot on. In rugby the collisions are more predictable. You can’t tackle high, you have no protection when you tackle so you’re more reliant on technique.
Yeah you're spot on 100%! Plus the NFL has been brutal with these low knee hits lately!
Very scary how many catastrophic knee injuries are happening now-a-days.
It's due to the poor rule the NFL has enforced unfortunately
In rugby the tackler is responsible for the safety of the player tackled. No tip tackles, no high tackles, no head contact
Thanks for letting me know about that. NFL tries to protect the players like that, but it's almost impossible with everything happening at a split second
decent evaluation, old bean. both physical, but very different, nfl you are running at each other with weapons on, then get breaks, rugby more like warfare, no pads and requires stamina, both excellent games, we can learn from each other. I think his chances are slim. would be the same the other way around, a lot to learn all round.
Thanks so much boss I really appreciate you! You're absolutely right, both games are incredible to watch and take so much skill to master.
I really love the speed and flow of rugby. The stamina and strength it takes to play the game is unmatched.
I hope he can make it into the NFL and have a successful career. It would be great for both Rugby and American football to have a hybrid athlete the LRZ
I appreciate you and your feedback 🙌🏽
His hands are great. I wouldn’t put him running-back. He’s a receiver…
I agree, he's too big and runs too high. WR all day long
Good heads up on this. I could see him at receiver for sure. Just from his size and speed alone. It'll be cool to see how he does and where he ends up
Yeah he's a big dude! Only play I could think of that size that played running back was Brandon Jacobs.
It'll be cool to see LRZ at WR! He has wheels 🏃🏽💨💨
@@QSNggAs a winger he often has to compete in the air to receive kicks. Kick passes are the closest thing to the forward pass in American Football. I’m looking forward to seeing how he gets on, I hope his skills transfer well.
I hope his skill transfers over too! He should be alright I think. He's a young and very talented athlete. It's going to be fun to watch him develop
The guys still young - who knows what he can achieve. I’m sure he have fun along the way. Good luck to him 🫡
You're 100% right! I wish him the best and look forward to seeing his progress
Great to hear your comments. As a Wales supporter it is a pity but I understand why he wants to give NFL a go. He runs 100m in 10.4 secs, has a great sidestep and has good ball-handling skills. I initially thought running back but, as you point out, he would have to lower his body position which, as a tall man, might affect his speed. Instead, he seems to be aimed at receiver, where his height and speed will be to his advantage. He now has to become highly proficient at running a route and taking the ball coming from behind, all while wearing a helmet. Even if things don't work out, he is still very young and will have benefitted from the training, so a return to professional rugby will not be a problem.
Pay for professional rugby players is much lower than both NFL and soccer. Top players might have a salary of $1m+, but many are much lower. LRZ is possibly about $250k.
I really appreciate you and all your incredible thoughts. I agree w/ you on his talent and making a successful transition into the game as a WR.
I really hope he is very successful and makes the roster. It would be awesome to see!
That's wild that the pay is so low for LRZ and rugby as a whole.
@QSNgg Even the top clubs in Britain only have an attendance of about 20,000 per match so they are dependent on wealthy owners. There is a salary cap with only one "star" player being excluded from the cap. Obviously the top players pick up further income from international matches but the best probably make more from product endorsements or other businesses, such as property and restaurants. Pay in France is much higher so many British players, having established themselves in Britain, head to French clubs in their later years.
A friend of mine who knows some of the WRU boys said Louis is big into NFL and has already done some training etc ofc its not going to compare to growing up in America and playing college football but afaik hes not coming in blind! Excited to see how he does and dont blame him, Rugby players get battered and get shit money esp vs football in europe so i hope he makes it!
That's awesome he has experience already that's helpful in making the transition. I've been told he used to live here in the US when he was 12 yr old and his Dad played in the NFL.
I hope he does incredible well and has a very successful career. Like you mentioned Rugby players get battered and deserve to get pay a lot more than they already make!
It's going to be fun to see his progress!
I played to a decent level in my youth and we were coached to get upright when out in space, with the ball in front as it opens up options for passing. He'll know full well though that when around the pack to keep your head low and drop your shoulder. You won't get the sense of it from a highlights reel.
As a Wales supporter, I'm disappointed for the team, but excited to see him go also. Rugby has big problems on many levels as others have said. When you watch the old games from the amateur days, they were so much more exciting open games.
Having said that, the quarter finals weekend of World Cup was incredible. Definitely a comment video in that somewhere
That makes a lot of sense. I love hearing how you were trained in rugby too. That's always fun for me to hear different training methods in sports
I'm really hoping he does well!
I'll check out the World Cup Quarter Finals as well. Thanks so much for letting me know
@@QSNgg It's the France v SA and Ireland v NZ that were the real standout games. Both games right down to the wire. Few months ago now, but Rugby fans are always interested at how 'outsiders' see the sport. Keep up the good work.
On LZR, he's the first absolute world class player to try the switch. Will be following with interest
It will be interesting to see what position they try him at....6ft3 and 215lbs is prime WR stats his speed may make him more of an outside guy than a slot guy, I am sure he has great hands with a rugby ball, but they are a tad bigger than NFL balls and catching them is a lot easier but with the gloves from the NFL that may make up for the difference. If he was a little taller or heavier I would love to see him as a receiving TE or even a HBack(if the any team still uses them lol) purely as the Rugby instincts to "push" from mauls etc could be used there. I mean it works (mostly) for the Eagles and the tush push.
You're spot on with everything you said. I agree he would make a great outside WR. Even putting him at punt/kick returner would be a great natural fit as well.
He has all the intangible to make a solid run at the NFL. Some tweaks and adjustment to get used to the game and I think he'll be fine.
I hope he does incredibly well 🙌🏽
Just so you know the British and Irish lions is a well regarded team with only the best players from Britain and Ireland and he made the team at the very start of his international career
Thanks for that Tadhg! I appreciate you
Hey
Great video.
Have you ever explored the compatibility of a soccer goalkeeper skillset to transition into a receiver? Size, hands, physical contact - the basics are there.
Thanks so much I really appreciate you boss! That's a very interesting thought, I've never thought of the crossover from goalkeeper to a receiver.
That would be an fascinating breakdown to see how that would work
Jordan Mailata is perhaps the most successful example. Haloti Ngata and Nate Ebner grew up playing rugby.
You're 100% right Dane! Nate Ebner is badass too!!
He definitely won't be a defensive player that much is for sure. His takling was the one aspect of his game which would cost him his place in the Welsh team. Other than that his all around skill levels are impressive. His ability to change direction at top speed will lend itself well to running routes, I just hope he gets to show what he's capable of. Great video dude, really enjoyed it 🏴
Yeah he's going to be an offensive and special teams player if he makes it in the NFL. Like you said, he's incredible skilled and talented.
I appreciate you checking out my video and your incredible feedback. I really appreciate you!
I think LRZ at present if he starts will be a Return specialist. We didnt see it in the videos but wingers regularly support Full backs under high balls so that skillset is already ingrained. Few years training and development and id be interested to see if he makes it as a wide receiver or Running back
That makes a lot of sense what you've mentioned. I didn't know that he supports the full backs, that will definitely benefit him on this transition for sure
I agree with you, I'm very interested to see how he develops. Like you said start him as Return specialist while he continues to develop his skillset at WR or RB
Fair play to him, just a few years in the NFL will earn him more than a rugby career. The worst he does is that he doesn't make it and goes back to rugby again, as if nothing changed.
You're 100% spot on! I agree with you. Good on him for taking a chance and seeing how it plays out. It's a win either way 🙌🏽
When he said he imagines rugby players get paid well 😂
hahah sad to see they don't get paid more. Hopefully that changes
@@QSNgg it depends what you’d call well, the highest paid players probably make around a million pounds a year, I’d guess zammit is making half that. Good luck to him though, some crazy money to be made in the NFL.
Good vid, you clearly have understanding of rugby, apart from your question can a rugby player tackle...............😂😂😂
Much love Ian I appreciate you! Thanks for checking out my video boss 🙌🏽
Jordan Mailata played at a pretty high level rugby union in Australia with the Rabbitohs U-20 before making the switch. He seems to be doing pretty well for himself in Philly.
You're 100% right about Jordan. I didn't even know he came from rugby until people in the comments let me know. He's doing very well!
@@QSNgg I am American but the last couple years I have fallen in love with Australian footy. During the season I regularly stay up for matches on Friday and Saturday night that start live at 130am or 430am lol. I think that sport has more skills that would translate in to American football than a lot of rugby. We have this somewhat stuck up mentality in the states and we say why wouldn’t these guys in the AFL want to give it a shot or why doesn’t the absolute specimens on the Fijian rugby sevens team give it a shot but then I had to realize these guys are all superstars in their own communities and countries in the sport that is popular there. Why risk getting hurt or failing trying to learn something new in your 20s that everyone else has done since they were 5. I’m all for supporting anyone who does try to make the switch but I understand the apprehension as well.
@@QSNggyou didn’t know about Jordan Mailata? Where you been 😆
You should check out Nate Ebner
he played rugby league
He could be a running back in the style of the great Eric Dickerson. They are similar(ish) in size and Dickerson also had a very upright running style. Watching Dickerson got me into the NFL 40 years ago as a viewer in UK.
Eric Dickerson - are you for real?
I love your thought process! Dickerson was a monster! LRZs running style reminds me of Derrick Henry with upright stance
It'll be interesting to see how he transitions into the NFL. Maybe start off as a Punt/Kick returner while he learns how to play wide receiver
Eric Dickerson was a beast!! Pure power!
He's not retiring from Rugby Union, he's switching to NFL. Zammo has not reached his peak in rugby union as yet. His current athletic profile is perfect for NFL at this specific moment in time, and this is why he's taking this opportunity with NFL. He's one of the fastest-running humans to ever play rugby union.
You're 100% right. I messed that up on the intro. He's definitely still young and has all the talent in the world. He's only going to get better for sure
I hope he does very well!
Richard Tardits, french junior national rugby player joined NFL Patriots in 1990 for 3 years
Thanks for letting me know that! I appreciate you! I'll look Tardits up 🙌🏽
my theory is Louis Rees-Zammit is one of the players might be the London NFL expansion team.. expansion team rumors it's a year now.. London is the one the rumored to be having an expansion team out of the USA
That makes a lot of sense. It'll be interesting to see if that comes to fruition
Rugby is so much more entertaining than football. More fun to play, too. Everyone carries the ball and they don’t stop the game every 4 minutes for a commercial.
Rugby is a lot of fun to watch due to the speed, pace, and non-stop action.
I love football because I played it and know the ins and outs of the game. I love both sports though because they offer their own unique twist.
That's what makes sports so entertaining
I saw u asked about his 40 yard dash, not typically something that is tested in rugby. However he did run 100m in 10.4s recently, the video is on RUclips ;)
bollocks - total bollocks. About as valid as Lia Thomas.
@itsinthetreesitscoming7431 and why is that?
Thanks for letting me know! I'm going to check out his 10.4 100m video. That's awesome!
@@antonagassi Because it was a commercial setup to make him look good ffs...
If you knew anything about athletics you'd know that unless it's a FAT time achieved at a British Athletics approved meet, where rigid timing protocols are enforced, it's worthless. What - you think his mate showing a hand-held stopwatch to the camera with 10.44 on it constitutes proof do you?
If Rees-Zammit was serious about finding out his 100 time he'd attend an open meeting, rather than partaking in a self-arse licking exercise....
@itsinthetreesitscoming7431 10.44 is a very realistic time for him, it was just to give QSNgg a rough idea just how quick he (and other rugby wingers) are
something crazy about 5:19 is that his boot is literally hanging off, the laces got tangled or something and he had to get new boots after he scored
That's wild! I didn't even notice. Thanks for the fun fact on that
Glos-ter 👍 the IPP has produced a fair few decent players. My guy Efe Odaba a DE for my Washington Commanders came from the IPP.
Jordan mialata is one of the best LT in the NFL for the Eagles he came from Rugby League in Australia through the IPP - great review I’m hoping LRZ does the business and gets on a Practice Squad
Yeah I've become more aware of the talent that came from IPP. You're spot on w/ Jordan. He's been the most successful so far
I hope LRZ does well and make the 53-man roster
Late in, but in terms of money for rugby players its a lot less. Its very country dependent as well. A few (30-40 world wide) are making north of 500k USD. Usually key positions, highly experienced and later in career. Players go to france or japan to get paid.
Most countries require you to play in country In order to be eligible for the national team. Wales in particular is financially struggling and recently cut salaries. Their current contract system is based upon # of international appearances. LRZ is likely making less than 200k USD.
Risk for him leaving is low. A French/Japanese club will scoop him up mid season for big $ if it doesn’t work out.
Hey Matthew! Yeah it's wild to see rugby athletes aren't paid very well in comparison to other professional sports. It will be interesting to see if we're able to get more money in the world of rugby outside of just Japan and France
Even LRZ going to NFL, I hear they're talking about paying him $900k as a base already. That's not even making the full roster
He's the complete package in rugby! Zammit Dammit
100% you're right!
I only know amything about nfl from yt shorts and madden mobile, but i feel like he'd be a good kick returner since he's used to that in rugby as he occasionally plays fullback (very different in rugby to an nfl flullback)
Yeah I agree with you. Kick returner and punt return would be a good introduction for him while he develops his skillset to become a receiver
The biggest struggle he will have is he's competing against players that have grown up playing the game and the skills are instinctive. The same thing would happen if an NFL receiver played on the wing for a pro rugby team, speed and size are all good but a split second decision making time at that level nullifies it. Good luck to him tho, hope he ends up in a decent team..... not the Chargers lol
You're 100% right! There are definitely advantages other player have because they've played the game longer so a lot of their skill is instinctive.
Like you said it goes both ways for sure! NFL players would have similar struggles learning the game of Rugby.
I hope he does exceptionally well and makes it on the NFL roster! hahah Chargers are a good team, just need better coaching and learning how to win ⚡️
His Only chance is as a defensive back such as outside corner or maybe safety, to much to learn in an offensive skill position with the time limits IMO
I respect you insight. I feel DB would be too difficult to learn. Offensive side of the ball will be a smoother transition.
Especially if he's not a great tackler, with the ability to shed blocks it'll be hard for him to play defense at that level
@@QSNgg Défense in any sport is easier to master than offense in skill positions, LRZ is by far a better tackler(not hitter)in the open field than most CB I have watched in the NFL example Riq Woolen best man CB in the league but can't tackle for toffee which has negated his shutdown pass coverage not being able to bring a man down.
Im an England Rugby fan & i was a little disappointed when he chose Wales over England. A player like him can be the difference in tight games. I wish him the best.
I can definitely understand that for sure. He is a young and talented player without a doubt. I hope he makes the NFL roster and is successful!
Also, how are you enjoying Six Nations so far?
@QSNgg Yeah me too. Yeah I am enjoying it. I hope England can actually play some entertaining Rugby for once though. They have been mediocre & are boring to watch at the moment.
Very different sports, different laws, different equipment, split second decisions are made through years of experience through childhood to adulthood, it will be as difficult for LRZ to convert successfully as it would be for a top NFL to convert to rugby union.
I wish him the best however and hope he thrives in the USA.
Neither sport is harder or tougher, faster or more skilful than the other, they are just different.
Any one claiming one over the other is just biased.
Gutted to see him go, really hope he succeeds.
Regards,
A Welsh man.
You're 100% spot on. I love and agree w/ your thoughts and perspective on both sports
I hope LRZ does incredible! It will be cool to see him progress and make the NFL roster
Jarred Hayne was definitey towards the end of his career when he joined the NFL. Zammit is still a young gun so should be interesting
They played two different codes like all American they don't know the different
Very true. If I remember corectly he also played union 7's @@dawnfairclough345
You're 100% right. I saw that Jarred Hayne was 29 when he joined so that's definitely the tail end of his career from an NFL perspective
Like you said LRZ has youth on his side. I hope he has a successful transition and does well
Yeah I'll have to get a better understanding of the codes for sure 🙌🏽
Glow Chester....😂
Fair play for that...next try Loughborough 👌🏻
hahha I know I butchered Gloss-ter 🤣🤣 I learned and will forever get it right now haha
hahahha Loughborough might end my entire existence if I try that one live 🤣
@@QSNgg best I ever heard was loogerborooger or Lawg berg
You asked how much rugby players get paid compared to NFL. LRZ is on a £220,000 per year contract at Gloucester (pronounced Gloster). He will earn at least 3 x his current salary in the NFL if he gets picked up, potentially far more!
Thanks so much for letting me know about the salary. That's really helpful and give me a lot of perspective.
Also, thanks for the correct pronunciation of Gloucester. I completely butchered it 🤣
I hope he get paid very well! It'll be cool to see how he does
I'm from NZ and would much rather play for the ABs for less money than any other sport for more money
@@Trajan2401 Thats cool, as for LRZ, his choice eh, dont you think?
Dan Carter got offered a kicker contract in the NFL and turned it down. Less money in rugby but if you are good then you can get endorsements.
Jarryd Hayne make a 53 man roster without play a snap of Gridiron in 2015. He had, lets say some off field issues. Jordan Mailata is now one of the best Left tackles in the NFL, he was a South Sydney Rabbitohs junior. Jotham Russell is in the current crop of NFL international pathways guys. He is a Brisbane Broncos junior pathways guy. All these guys are from rugby league/NRL. Yes "Rugby" guys can make the NFL. More likely Rugby League guys at this point. Matt Burton has a career waiting for him as a punter if he wants it in a few years.
I love your detailed and insightful breakdown of all the rugby athletes that have made the successful transition. I'm sure with this new batch of talent in the IPP NFL program we're going to see a lot more success stories including LRZ.
It's going to be fun to watch everyones progress! I'm excited to see it!
Making the NFL as a WR is much more difficult for a rugby player than playing offensive tackle or punter. No comparison really
@@JayTeejee547Making the NRL from any NFL position is much more difficult than the other way around. It is no comparison really. They are not setup to do it. They would last 5 minutes tops. Hill would make a few great runs but let in about 5 tries at the same time and be gassed by the 10th minute.
Ive played rugby my whole life and never played AF. I now do watch the dolphins as I'm a tua fan. NFL athletes are top notch and are some of the most gifted athletes in the world. American football is similar but a different sport at the same time. Both have their good and bad. If I really had an attachment to a team I'd watch NFL often but for now I'm only interested in the dolphins
That's awesome! What position did you play in rugby?
You're 100% right about NFL athletes. Definitely have all the talent in the world. Like you said both sports are amazing with good and bad in each.
The Dolphins would be an awesome team for LRZ to play for. Him plus Hill and Waddle they would be even more insane!
I really like Tua as well. It's great to see that team doing well. I hope they can win a Super Bowl once they mature more.
@@QSNgg I played hooker. I was more the new breed with passing skills and mobility.
That's awesome! You might be next in the NFL boss! 🙌🏽
He’s extremely fast but he can get faster because he won’t need the endurance of rugby. He can train for short bursts of speed rather than constant movement.
You're 100% right about that. American football is all short burst power over prolonged sustained energy / speed in rugby
I'm sure he'll be very successful! I'm pulling for him 🙌🏽
Dude. Check out an ex rugby league legend called Martin Offiah. He was an absolute flyer!!
I definitely will check out Martin Offiah! Thanks so much for letting me know 🙌🏽
Rugby in the uk is going through a bad time at the moment due to poorly run and lack of funds, it’s a short life span to earn any money, this guy ricks a lot of boxes, big fast movement, give him the ball and a yard of grass entertaining to watch, he’s also very marketable in us and UK, I think we will see a lot of players defecting over to your side of the pond in the next 3 years for this reason.
Yeah I've heard there are a lot of issues going on in rugby at the moment. That unfortunate because it deserves a bigger platform and the athletes deserve to get paid better.
Hopefully this move along with the other IPP rugby player moving to the NFL it'll open up conversations to get more money and attention on Rugby
@@QSNgg
It’s just businesses I suppose, look at some of the South Africans, south sea islands they have so much potential loads of fast big strong players
As others have said, he's got all the athletic ability he needs. What he's lacking is the ingrained knowledge and instincts you build from playing a sport since you were a kid. As you say with the upright running, that will be instinctual because you want to be able to kick or pass at any time in Rugby while that isn't a thing in NFL.
Yeah your spot on 100%.
He definitely has the athletic ability and skills.
It'll be interesting to see how he develops his talents and learns a new style.
I'm hopeful he'll do well and make a successful transition into the NFL
Well if they play him at WR what’s he got to learn ? Route running …no disrespect but that’s not exactly rocket science .
WR is definitely more complex than it appears he would have to learn these 9 skillsets just from my experience
1. Release Quickness
2. Great Route Running and Ability to Set Up Defenders
3. Separation Quickness
4. Field Awareness and Ability to Read Coverages
5. Athleticism and Body Control
6. Hands, Ball Skills, Large Catch Radius and Ability to Catch in a Crowd
7. Run After Catch (RAC) Skills and Instincts with the Ball After the Catch
8. Speed (to a Certain Extent)
9. Ability to Block on the Perimeter
He already has the speed and athleticism, but has to shape it into the context of football
Hes a quick lad. 100 meters in 10 secs.
You're 100% right! He's a speed demon!
I think he will be paid a much better salary in the states, but that's quite the transition. Thanks for the video dude
I'm a welshmam and I am gutted he has left rugby but I wish him all the best in florida during the 10 week trial.
My heart goes out to you boss! I can understand it's tough to see one of your best players leave especially at the height of his career
Hopefully his move is incredibly successful and puts Wales on the map for NFL and American markets
@QSNgg our loss is your gain. I wish Rees lightening all the best over there. I don't know much about the NFL but I have watched a few games when they have played over here in Britain. Take care and stay safe 👍
I appreciate you! Have an incredible weekend!
I can see LRZ being a double threat at RB and WR....hes physically very similar to Christian McCaffrey.
There will be a LOT to learn...but I wish him all the best!
Yeah a dual threat would suit him well and the Christian McCaffrey comparison is perfect. Like you said there is a lot to learn, but I hope he does well and finds massive success!
Man even if he’s not exceptional at Football, surely a team like the Jaguars would see the marketing opportunity in taking him on. Like how lucrative would it be for the someone like the Jaguars to have one of Britains biggest rugby stars coming out and playing, maybe even scoring a touchdown when they come play in the NFL London games!
You’d have so much extra hype in the build up to the games, Sky Sports would be pushing it like crazy. LRZ coming back to Britain showing off in the helmet and cleats. Headline news, probably make a big deal in the states too just because of the situation. But in terms of the NFLs ambition to keep pushing into the European market and growing the popularity over here. Having a player like LRZ successfully make the transition would be huge. Would certainly gain a lot of interest.
If he’s even half decent I can’t see why a franchise wouldn’t take the punt on him just for a season at the least. Even if he doesn’t play a whole lot.
You're 100% right about everything boss! The fact that he's such a young and talented athlete with an entire nation backing him should be a huge draw.
As you mentioned the games in London would have so much buzz and coverage it would be insane for the NFL, Rugby, and Britain. It would be awesome to see!
I really hope he makes a successful transition into the NFL for all the reasons you've listed. It's just cool to see him take a chance on himself and giving another sport a try while he's at the top of his game.
I appreciate you, your awesome comment and insight boss 🙌🏽
Rees Lightening ⚡️⚡️⚡️
100% !!! LRZ is awesome!
13:17 rugby players pay is capped at £4 million in the uk so the money can be put back into development of younger players
Also Gloucester is pronounced gloster
Thanks for letting me know the correct pronunciation. I absolutely butchered it 🤣
That's wild that rugby players aren't paid more
From the way you talk, I reckon ‘American’ football must be coached well nationwide. You seem to have so many concepts ingrained in you.
Although we have specialist positions in Rugby, each player needs to be well rounded. Positions in the NFL seem super specialised and specific to me, so he will have to find his niche.
Yeah I think the big difference is that American football we're only able to play one position and two at the most if you're really talented.
American football you're taught to specialize on one position and you stay there pretty much you're entire career.
Like you mentioned Rugby athletes are more well rounded. It'll be cool to see how LRZ does in the NFL and what position he'll play
@@QSNgg We have very specialised positions in rugby too, the front row especially, it would be very difficult for a player to move from elsewhere to prop or hooker, it does happen once in a blue moon, but not usually after the player matures. Those positions are so specialist that there has to be a complete front row on the bench, in case of injury or substitutions, and once they are used up, the scrum goes to uncontested if there are no props or hookers available to cover an injury, and no pushing is allowed, they do this for safety because the front row of the scrum is such a dangerous position.
Thanks so much for letting me know about these positions. That makes a lot of sense. I'm committed to learning the ins and out of rugby so I can speak from a more educated place.
All the info you mentioned is incredibly helpful in me learning the game at a deeper level.
Thank you so much for that! I appreciate you!
I appreciate it will be a hard challenge for him but he really is one heck of a player and I suspect that he will make it
I agree with you! I feel he'll make it as well! 🙌🏽
You missed out by not grabbing Jason Robinson when he played rugby league. People raved about him in union when he was old and slow for league. That guy truly side stepped and stiff-armed well.
Yeah there’s been a few over the years who could have had the package
Lomu springs to mind first
Rupeni Caucau not far behind him
Inga the winger
Timu Tagaloa
Mamuka Gorgodze
I'll check out Jason Robinson thanks for letting me know
Thanks for letting me know all the players. I'll check all these guy out and watch their highlights
Most league converts were better league players than rugby players
He will get bored not playing both ways. But get that money when you can. My guess is Receiver or Te. And back in Wales before the next RWC. Just a thought. Not a huge fan of Wales in general, they just aren’t my favorite team. But, he is a rather good player. Respect
That's a solid take!
Yeah WR will definitely be a more natural fit from what I've seen of his highlights. Definitely a talented athlete and I wish him the best.
Same here. Quite often right after the World Cup and at other times as well, national teams allow the players to venture out and play club ball out of country. There’s a guy from New Zealand that went to France, I think at least one maybe more headed to Japan. It allows them to earn more. Christian Wade went through the same process and was drafted by the Bills. That really tall offensive tackle for the Eagles did as well. He’s actually a rather talented singer too. There’s been a few kicker/punters that came from Aussie football (AFL) and some from rugby. I saw a guy kick a drop goal from 100 meters out in a No game situation ( that’s 109. Idk yards. That’s mind boggling.
Balkan countries have serious potential for nfl easy to find 6ft 5 or 6ft 6 inches athletes, very solid sport just needs to be introduced
Those are some big dudes!
I had a quick look online, top rugby union players seem to get around what rugby league players get in Australia. I think it depends largely on how important your position is & the country you are playing for. I think the top players are getting between $1-2 m Australian dollar. I'm assuming there may be more money in the NFL 🤷♀️ I did watch an interview with a player from rugby league in Australia that was recruited by NFL & made it - but he was not playing top level, only in reserves. I can't remember his name, but he was apparently defensive.
Thanks so much for letting me know that's extremely helpful. Yeah that makes a lot of sense.
The NFL definitely has more money even at the league minimum players make $750k/yr. It's wild to see the pay gap between the sports.
I'll see if I can find the interview you're referencing from RL in Australia. That'll be cool to watch
@QSNgg there are probably tons of places in the US named Gloucester or Leicester or Worcester etc., I'm so curious, how do the locals pronounce it?
That's a great question! I'll have to check and see if we do, if so I'm sure they're in the North East. That'll be interesting to see
The way he pronounced his name at the start lol
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With the mix of hand skills and his speed I’d expect him to transition into a receiver. Hope he does well, shame to see him leave the sport of rugby but best of luck to him
You're spot on I agree 100%! WR would definitely be a more natural fit. Along with putting him at punt/kick returner as well.
I hope he does well! It's going to be fun to watch him progress 🙌🏽
Players like LRZ often earn $300-500k per year for their club, the best paid worldwide earn $1-2m. International players get additional pay per game, which varies depending on how wealthy their nation’s union is. LRZ is very marketable so his brand deals will be another significant part of his income.
Overall Rugby players are not paid that well, considering the damage done to their body during a relatively short career. In the NFL he would play fewer games and get much better pay if he makes it.
Thanks for the insight on this I really appreciate you! It's wild to me that rugby players don't get payed that well especially for the amount of work they do.
LRZ is very marketable and will definitely capitalize on the his fame. I hope that he does well in this transition and makes the money he deserves
Thanks again for you incredible feedback. I appreciate you! 🙌🏽
@@QSNgg Rugby union is still quite young as a professional sport as for over a century it doggedly held on to its amateur status and only went fully professional in the mid 1990s. This means that although quite a big sport globally it is still building itself at the pro level and that hurts players earning potential compared to other sports
That makes a lot of sense. It's going to be awesome to see Rugby Union become a bigger entity as they continue to grow globally
NRL is in Vegas in March time you should check it out
I'll definitely go check that out! Thank you for letting me know. That will be a great experience!
Great video is Gloucester fans are going to miss him. It pronounced Glawster.
Thanks so much I appreciate you! hahah Yeah I absolutely butchered the name 🤣 thanks for giving me to correct pronunciation. I'll get it right from here on out 🙌🏽
@@QSNgg😂 helps if you have the Gloucestershire accent. In all seriousness going to look out for more of your videos NFL's a sport that I don't know much about.
🤣 I appreciate you! I'm looking forward to covering more NFL and rugby. I'm committed to learning Rugby and seeing it live this year 🙌🏽
The sad part to me is that if LRZ is successful it could mean a lot of future British and European rugby stars make the jump. The rugby union can't keep up with NFL pay. LRZ is thought to only be on around £250k/year and he's one of the biggest names in rugby at the moment.
Yeah that's what I've been hearing from rugby fans. Hopefully this move will shed light on the problems and bring more money in the sport of Rugby. It deserves a bigger platform and the player definitely deserve more money
@@QSNgg it's a very sad state of affairs to be honest. No matter how much money gets pumped into rugby it will beber have the same size fan base that NFL has.
That's wild. Hopefully it improves 🙌🏽
If he goes to the Chiefs Andy Reid will have a whole set of plays with Louis and Kelce lateralling ball.
hahaha yeah they do have some trick plays up their sleeves for sure that LRZ would fit well with
I would love to see him do a kick and chase in the NFL...maybe some drop goals.
🤣🤣 that would be funny to see! It would flip the game on it's head
@@QSNgg you know the six nations cup starts on Friday. :)
Not far away in the NFL world is the evolution of the ‘Dual Threat Punter ‘
a geezer who has the cannon leg strength of the NRL’s Matt Burton and the wheels of a Cheslin Kolbe or a Ricko Ioane
Look at all of those Aussie Punters in college nearly every big school has one , now most of those guys have the leg strength from all that Aussie Rules footie but they are not runners imagine if they started importing from the Rugby codes
Now I don’t think I’ve seen LRZ kick from the hand much at least not ones he’s not chasing but if he could kick he might be the first through the door
The ‘Dual Threat ‘ Punter you heard it here first 😃
I like that concept you mentioned! He can definitely be a hybrid athlete in the game without a doubt!
You 100% own the term 'Dual Threat Punter'!! When it happens we'll have it saved here so you get all the credit!
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Thanks
It could happen especially considering the change in recent years in how they look at 4th down now what to they call it ‘analytics’