Smiling Rees-Zammit has no fear of All Blacks

Wing Louis Rees-Zammit feels confident and looks sharp ahead of Wales' Nations Championship meeting with New Zealand. Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit says he has rediscovered his swagger as he aims to fight fire with fire against the All Blacks. Rees-Zammit will be to the fore when Steve Tandy's side attempt to upset the odds against New Zealand in the Nations Championship on Saturday (14:10 GMT). Wales go into the game after labouring to a 28-21 bonus-point victory against Japan at Principality Stadium. It was an unconvincing performance, but Rees-Zammit stood out, scoring a try, making 12 carries for 121 metres and beating 13 defenders to be named man of the match. He made more line breaks against Japan than he did in the entire Six Nations, when he started every game at full-back.

"I felt really confident out there and that's from the work in the week and at Bristol," said Rees-Zammit. "I have found some confidence in my game and playing back on the wing helps. I feel I can create chances, help the team go forward and finish tries off." Why Wales have a lot to prove despite beating Japan Rees-Zammit is in his second season since returning to rugby from two years trying to make it in the NFL. The 2021 British and Irish Lions tourist has