Ever since Louis Rees-Zammit burst onto the scene for Gloucester, fans have been fascinated by one question: just how fast is he?
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The Wales winger’s blistering pace has been a defining feature of his career from the very start. Born in Penarth and raised in a rugby-mad Welsh family, Rees-Zammit rose at remarkable speed himself, becoming a try-scoring phenomenon for both club and country and earning selection for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour as its youngest member.
His career took an unexpected twist last year when he stepped away from rugby union to pursue a shock move to the NFL, enrolling in the league’s International Player Pathway programme in a bid to crack American football. While the move raised eyebrows across the rugby world, it only added to the intrigue surrounding his athletic profile.
After opting to return to rugby last summer, Rees-Zammit is now firmly back in the Wales setup and lines up against England in the Six Nations today, once again putting his speed under the brightest spotlight.
And the numbers only add fuel to the hype. Two years back he smashed his own 100m record, clocking an astonishing 10.44 seconds — a time that would be impressive even by elite sprinting standards.
For defenders, it’s a sobering statistic. For fans, it’s yet another reminder that when Rees-Zammit hits top gear, few players in world rugby can live with him.
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5. Immanuel Feyi‑Waboso (England)
Top Speed: Approx. 23 mph (37 km/h)
Immanuel Feyi‑Waboso is an explosive wing known for his balance of power and pace. Born in Wales with Nigerian, English, and Jamaican heritage, he rose through Cardiff’s youth ranks before moving to Exeter Chiefs in the Prem, where he made his mark with strong try‑scoring performances.
Internationally, Feyi‑Waboso chose to represent England and scored five tries in his first eight Tests, quickly becoming one of the most exciting young backs in the game. Shoulder surgery in early 2025 ruled him out of that year’s Six Nations and delayed further national team involvement.
A student of medicine alongside his rugby career, he combines athleticism with intelligence—making him not only fast but a creative attacking threat when on the pitch.
