Louis Rees-Zammit has made a surprise announcement confirming his decision to leave rugby immediately to pursue a career in American football.
The news came just before Wales was about to announce their squad for the Six Nations, where Rees-Zammit was expected to be included.
Instead of joining Warren Gatland's squad, he will be heading to Florida this week. His club, Gloucester, confirmed on Tuesday that the 22 year old has been released to follow his dream of playing in the National Football League (NFL).
Rees-Zammit is set to join the NFL International Player Pathway, a programme that gives athletes a chance to earn a spot on an NFL team.
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