Wales again Louis Rees-Zammit has signed a long-term take care of Bristol, having joined the Bears for the 2025-26 season after ending his 18-month spell within the NFL.
The 24-year-old has scored six tries in eight appearances since signing for the Gallagher Prem title contenders and made his Wales comeback through the autumn internationals.
“I’m incredibly happy to have committed my future to Bristol,” Rees-Zammit mentioned.
“This is the perfect club for me and I’m excited to see what we can achieve here.
“The surroundings right here permits me to specific myself and play the sport the best way I like and that brings out one of the best in me.”
On the eve of the 2024 Six Nations, Rees-Zammit introduced he was transferring to play within the NFL. Nonetheless, regardless of incomes contracts with Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars, Rees-Zammit didn’t play a aggressive NFL sport.
Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam mentioned Rees-Zammit has returned from his time within the NFL a greater participant.
He starred at full-back in final week’s win over Newcastle, which Lam sees as his greatest place, whereas taking part in on the wing for Wales in November.
Lam mentioned: “Louis is a world-class talent and someone who embodies the way we want to play at Bristol.
“Since getting back from the NFL, he is proven unimaginable professionalism and starvation to maintain bettering.
“His speed, power and skill set are obvious, but what really stands out is his willingness to learn, adapt and deliver on the biggest stage.
“What’s thrilling is that he is solely simply scratching the floor of his capability – at simply 24, there’s a lot extra to come back from him.
“If he keeps progressing on this journey, he has everything it takes to become one of the very best players in the world.”