Louis Rees-Zammit given green light to play for Wales vs Argentina | Rugby | Sport

Louis Rees-Zammit has succeeded in his battle to be passed fit just in time for the start of Wales’ autumn internationals campaign. The winger is now up for selection for Sunday’s opener against Argentina, with new head coach Steve Tandy set to announce his team on Friday.

Assistant coach Danny Wilson confirmed Rees-Zammit’s availability during a press conference on Wednesday. Whether the former NFL star will start on his rugby return, nearly two years after leaving the sport for America, remains uncertain. The 24-year-old has only made a handful of appearances for his new club, Bristol, since his return and is still not quite at full speed following his comeback.

However, he did impress in those early-season outings in England and appears to have retained the X-factor that Wales so desperately needs.

Wilson stated: “Yes, he’s fit for selection. We are quite fortunate at the moment this squad is fit and healthy. The likes of him and some of the other names available gives us a challenge to select the team.”,

When asked if he believes Rees-Zammit is ready to start for Wales after such a long absence from the game and the injury, Wilson added: “He’s in the middle of that progression now. There’s a few boxes to tick but he’s moving in the right direction.”

If Wales opt to start Rees-Zammit on the bench, Josh Adams and Tom Rogers are likely to be the starting wingers.