US Edition'I Much Prefer It' - Bristol Bears Star Louis Rees-Zammit to Start at 15 for Wales Against England
Steve Tandy selected Louis Rees-Zammit at full-back following Pat Lam's successful positional experiment, aiming for greater tactical impact in Wales’ Six Nations opener against England.
- Today, Steve Tandy named Louis Rees‑Zammit at full‑back in the Wales team to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.
- Citing his club form and style, Rees‑Zammit said Pat Lam's experiment of playing him at full‑back this season convinced Tandy to select him for Wales, with the role allowing more touches in open field.
- Having returned from an NFL spell, Louis Rees-Zammit will start at full-back for only the fourth time in 36 Test appearances after three years away from the tournament.
- On paper, England are heavy favourites as Wales national team have lost 21 of their last 23 Tests and Steve Tandy will face the media this morning to explain his selections.
- Ahead of February 7, Steve Tandy said `Wales v England is always a special game with all the history behind the fixture` and noted the squad trained well and 'all of the boys are raring to go.
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Louis Rees-Zammit will start at fullback for Wales in their Six Nations opener against England on Saturday. – Sky Sports
Source link : https://rugby365.info/louis-rees-zammit-will-start-at-fullback-for-wales-in-their-six-nations-opener-against-england-on-saturday-sky-sports/ Louis Rees-Zammit will start at fullback for Wales in their Six Nations opener against England on Saturday, Sky Sports reports. The team aims to leverage his speed and agility in the crucial clash. —- Author : Olivia Williams Publish date : 2026-02-06 02:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content …
Former Archers selected for Guinness Six Nations round 1
Three former Nottingham Rugby players have been named in matchday squads for round 1 of the Guinness Six Nations. Ollie Chessum, Josh Adams, and Ellis Mee will all be in action at the Allianz Stadum, Twickenham, on Saturday 7 February (4.40pm) when England host Wales. Chessum, who represented the club between 2019 and 2021, starts for England in the second row, whilst Josh Adams and Ellis Mee are paired together on the wing for Wales. 3⃣ …
Macleod in as Tandy's Wales face daunting England Six Nations opener
Flanker Macleod replaces injured captain Jac Morgan to make his tournament debut and is joined by club teammate Eddie James after the duo both missed the Autumn international campaign. Bristol-based Louis Rees-Zammit starts at full-back, having not played in the Six Nations since 2023 with Wales winless in the tournament in that period. Rees-Zammit, 25, is joined in the back three with Josh Adams and in-form Scarlets wing Ellis Mee. Blair Murray…
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