Twitter explodes over Welsh teen sensation Louis Rees-Zammit following commanding display against Worcester
Teenage sensation Louis Rees-Zammit has caught the eye of many onlookers across Twitter following a spellbinding display for Gloucester in their 36-3 demolition of Worcester at Kingsholm on Friday.
The 18-year-old Welshman was in inspired form for the Cherries as he bagged a brace of tries and set up another in the Premiership rout, which elevates Gloucester into third place in England’s premier domestic competition.
His form resulted in head coach Johan Ackermann lavishing praise on the youngster following the encounter, with the South African stating that Rees-Zammit has “definitely got the skill” to thrive in the international arena.
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“International rugby is a big step up. The best of the best play there, and time will tell,” Ackermann said.
“The first thing is for him to play well for Gloucester, and if he does get invited into the Wales group, they will compare him with what they have and then he has to prove himself.”
Ackermann isn’t the only one who is excited by Rees-Zammit’s potential, with fans and pundits alike taking to social media to express their awe of the winger’s exploits.
A product of famed rugby nursery Hartpury College, Rees-Zammit’s presence in England as a schoolboy prompted former England playmaker and RugbyPass columnist Andy Goode to question whether a switch of international allegiance could be on the cards through residency grounds.
https://twitter.com/AndyGoode10/status/1208143407568302081
Capped for Wales at U18 level, Rees-Zammit shot down such suggestions with his reply to Goode.
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— Louis Rees-Zammit ?? (@LouisReesZammit) December 21, 2019
The former Cardiff Blues Academy star has previously spoked of his desire to represent Wales internationally, with GloucestershireLive quoting him as saying:
“I’m Welsh born and bred, my parents are both Welsh and I’m from Llandaff in Cardiff.
“I want to play for my home nations. I want Welsh caps.”
However, that hasn’t stopped journalists and spectators from salivating over the prospect of fulfilling his seemingly vast potential for both club and country.
Is that four tries for Louis Rees-Zammit this season? Not too shabby for an 18-year-old. Outside bet for the Wales Six Nations squad? #rapid
— Owain Jones (@OwainJTJones) December 20, 2019
All four Welsh regions are currently drafting proposals to the WRU for a blank cheque to bring Louis Rees-Zammit back across the Severn.
— Alex Shaw (@alexshawsport) December 20, 2019
Two tries for Louis Rees-Zammit tonight. I will be raising a glass to the young man at the @Llandaff_RFC Christmas carol concert on Sunday! What a story. https://t.co/og9x8vnESI
— Simon Thomas Rugby (@simonrug) December 20, 2019
Ioan Lloyd and Louis Rees-Zammit are both going to absolutely command the Welsh national team in the next few years. Both obscenely good.
— . (@joshhbart) December 20, 2019
Imagine being as good as @LouisReesZammit ….. Simpson Daniel 2.0 right there. What a performance ??
— Harold (@HarrySharpee) December 20, 2019
The Rees went one way the Zammit the other and he was left tackling the hyphen. @LouisReesZammit @gloucesterrugby @davidflatman @ugomonye @andNickMullins @btsportrugby
— Rupert Bates (@rupertbates) December 20, 2019
With the rugby world at his feet while at the top of his game, Rees-Zammit will likely get another chance to bolster his credentials next week when Gloucester travel to Franklin’s Gardens to face off against Premiership leaders Northampton.
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What a pathetic little twit Andy Goode is, as if we care what he thinks…..😂
103 Go to commentsFoxy has been a wonderful player for the Scarlets and Wales.
1 Go to commentsNika the Georgian is the best referee in the world at the moment. Luckily we will be spared the shite SH refs and Barnes will hopefully remain retired given how shite and embarrassing he was at the RWC.
2 Go to commentsThis is the most exciting game of the summer imo, as we really won’t know in advance how both teams are going to play. - Will Robertson just reproduce his Crusaders tactics from last year, or will there be a conscious effort to borrow from the Hurricanes and Blues, and from the aspects of the ABs world cup strategy that worked well? - England under Borthwick have put in some good performances playing attacking rugby, and some good performances playing kick-oriented defensive rugby. Will Borthwick try to merge them together into a single all-court game, or will he continue switching between different approaches depending on the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition?
1 Go to commentsI’m predicting an aggregate points difference of no more than +/-10pts across both matches this series.
1 Go to commentsI’m predicting an aggregate points difference of no more than +/-10pts across both matches this series.
9 Go to commentsFinals are always tense affairs for the players so I do not expect this to be a spectacle of running rugby unfortunately.
2 Go to commentsBulls***': Ex-England international calls out Eben Etzebeth… Not to his face but from very far away… after he’d left. Checked to make sure he wasn’t in the building.
103 Go to commentsHopefully this will mean a new Auckland league team to support in the west. Big Warriors fan but it’s very, very stale on that front and I’d like the option of another team if it was to watch league again. League needs to step up BIG time if its to get anywhere, another AK team and something from the capitol or south is a must for the game.
3 Go to commentsGood, deep interview, nice job Frankie!
1 Go to commentsNRL players don’t have anywhere near the number of Tests. Some people would be happy having Rest Homes full if 40 yo ex-players walking, or hobbling more like it, into walls. It’s just a game!
4 Go to commentsNOW Razor is worried about ABs getting injured or overplayed! Didn’t bother him last year. He happily played his AB Crusaders.
4 Go to commentsWhat is the World Rugby U20 players born year.
2 Go to commentsMuch like the Chiefs finally gave up waiting for Atu Moli to ever not be injured, you have to wonder if the Chiefs and Crusaders will let Josh Lord and Ethan Blackadder go next season. They’re being well paid to sit in the injury ward every year. Better off putting those funds towards someone who might actually play.
7 Go to commentsShowed better basic skills than some nz Super sides, who probably would have botched some of those backline moves. This tournament really is too short though. Needs more teams, or have them play two rounds to properly prepare them for the near full-time NH U20 sides.
4 Go to commentsGood grief it’s only six months. Probably just upset it’s not an established kiwi entering their prime they can “project” into green to join the rest.
3 Go to commentsGood player but far from being best in the world. That's an exaggeration. Perhaps Best in world by Northern Hemisphere standards and biasis but certainly not Southern Hemi standards
3 Go to commentsWell one thing about World Cup knock out rounds and Ireland is very clear: they won’t be getting ahead of themselves in ‘27! Because making it beyond the QF is well and truly ‘IN THEIR HEADS’ now…😉
103 Go to commentsHas this guy been dope tested? Sounds like a case of “roid rage”.
1 Go to commentsI would like to see him say that to Eben face to face in a dark alley.
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