Arizona Tribune - Wales' Rees-Zammit at full-back for Six Nations return against England

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Wales' Rees-Zammit at full-back for Six Nations return against England / Photo: Paul ELLIS - AFP

Wales' Rees-Zammit at full-back for Six Nations return against England

SPORTS 05.02.2026

Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit has been moved to full-back from the wing for his Six Nations return against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Rees-Zammit has not played in the tournament for three years, announcing his decision to leave rugby union for an 18-month spell in the NFL on the eve of the 2024 competition.

The 25-year-old Bristol flyer made his Wales comeback in November, but this will be only the fourth time in 36 Test appearances he will have started at full-back.

"I love it. It allows me to get more touches on the ball in open field, it suits my game," Rees-Zammit said about playing full-back in an interview with the BBC.

"I much prefer it. I've played 15 in the past for Wales, but I think now I'm kind of seen as a 15 that can play on the wing."

Wales go into Saturday's match as huge outsiders given they have lost 21 of their last 23 Tests, whereas England are on an 11-game winning streak.

Wales (15-1)

Louis Rees-Zammit; Ellis Mee, Eddie James, Ben Thomas, Josh Adams; Dan Edwards, Tomos Williams; Aaron Wainwright, Josh Macleod, Alex Mann; Adam Beard, Dafydd Jenkins, Archie Griffin, Dewi Lake (capt), Nicky Smith

Replacements: Liam Belcher, Rhys Carre, Tomas Francis, Ben Carter, Taine Plumtree, Harri Deaves, Kieran Hardy, Mason Grady

Coach: Steve Tandy (WAL)

M.White--AT

Arizona Tribune - Wales' Rees-Zammit at full-back for Six Nations return against England

Wales' Rees-Zammit at full-back for Six Nations return against England

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