Louis Rees-Zammit has reasserted his desire to be fit for Wales’ opening match of the Autumn Nations Series against Argentina next Sunday.

Rees-Zammit has not played rugby since suffering a toe injury for club side Bristol Bears in early October, and is bidding to make his return to international rugby for the first time since late 2023.

The British and Irish Lion was named in Steve Tandy’s first Wales squad despite his injury woes, with club coach Pat Lam confirming that Rees-Zammit would hopefully be fit for action at some point in November.

The 24-year-old trained separately with fellow wing Rio Dyer and Ospreys lock Rhys Davies in front of 6,000 fans at an open session at the Principality Stadium on Wednesday.

“My foot is feeling good,” Rees-Zammit told the Principality Stadium crowd.

“I have just been running the past couple of days and trying to get it ready for next week, but it is looking positive.”

Rees-Zammit joined the Kansas City Chiefs and then the Jacksonville Jaguars, but did not play a competitive game in the NFL.

“It feels amazing to be back in rugby,” added Rees-Zammit.

“I went out there and tried it out but I am happy to be back. It is great to see all the boys again and there is a new coaching staff which is great. All the boys are loving it and we are ready to rip in.

“This is the first time I have been on this field for 18 months and it feels weird. It is great to see so many fans support us because it means so much.”

Wales play Argentina on November 9th, and face Fiji, New Zealand, and South Africa in their other matches that month.

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