Rees-Zammit made a stunning effort on his Six Nations debut for Wales with a 21-16 win over Ireland in Cardiff. “I wasn’t sure I was scoring – I had to look at the big screen to check,” said the winger.
Last updated: 07/02/21 7:51 pm
Louis Rees-Zammit had to double-check his effort against counting Ireland
Louis Rees-Zammit admitted that he needed to inspect the big screens of the Principality Stadium to confirm the Six Nations’ first attempt for Wales against Ireland.
In the end, the 20-year-old city in the second half made a huge impact on Wales’ path in Cardiff with a 21-16 win.
This was the Gloucester player ‘s fifth test, but he had his first appearance of the Six Nations, and his elegant one – handed finish fought against Ireland when Wales won.
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With Peter O’Mahony ‘s expensive red card – the first to be shown to an Irishman in Six Nations history – Wales pulled away to a 21-16 victory in Cardiff.
“It felt really good to score,” said Rees-Zammit after success outside the doors of Wales.
“It would have been much better with 75,000 people here, but it’s always good to score for your country, and luckily we got the win too.
“I wasn’t sure I was scoring – I had to look at the big screen to check.”
When Rees-Zammit came out on the international stage, he started an amazing course in Gloucester.
I wasn’t sure I was scoring – I had to look at the big screen to check.
Louis Rees-Zammit
His latest test show was a real highlight for Wales on a day when Ireland pushed them every inch of the way despite seeing striker Peter O’Mahony sent off. off after just 14 minutes.
“It was very sad,” said Rees-Zammit, who is now looking forward to Wales’ clash with Scotland next Saturday. “The last five minutes were very difficult. Luckily, we got over the line in the end.
“We had to try and score a good performance against Ireland. That wasn’t the best, but it was good to get all four points.
“We will bring in a good move to go up to Murrayfield, and hopefully we can do some work up there.”