The upbeat message was delivered as the electric winger continues his return to rugby after an 18-month spell away from the game.
The 24-year-old Rees-Zammit confirmed that his recovery from a foot injury is “looking positive” as he targets selection for the clash against the Pumas on Sunday, 9 November, the first of four games in the Quilter Autumn Nations Series.
Speaking to supporters at Wales’ open training session at the Principality Stadium, the Bristol Bears flyer said: “My foot is feeling really good. I’ve just been running the past couple of days and trying to get it ready for next week but it is looking positive.”
Although he did not take full part in the session, his presence drew a warm reception from the Cardiff crowd — the first time he has been on the stadium turf since returning from his short-lived pursuit of a career in American football earlier this year.
“It feels amazing to be back in rugby. I went out there (to the USA) and tried it out (American Football) but I’m really happy to be back,” he said.
“It’s 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.”
Rees-Zammit joined Wales’ new-look squad under head coach Steve Tandy after spending last season exploring a switch to the NFL.
His decision to return to rugby union was greeted with excitement by Welsh fans who have witnessed his rise from teenage prospect to British & Irish Lions international in just a few short years.
The Cardiff-born speedster, who moved from Gloucester to Bristol over the summer, had scored 14 tries in 32 Tests before his American adventure.
His absence coincided with a difficult spell for Welsh rugby, during which the national team won only once in 18 matches.
Now back in red, Rees-Zammit admitted it felt emotional stepping out at the Principality again.
“This is the first time I have been on this field (Principality Stadium) for 18 months and it feels weird,” he told supporters.
“It is great to see so many fans support us because it means so much to us.”
The winger’s return adds an injection of pace and experience to a youthful Wales backline.
His combination of raw speed and growing physical power makes him one of the most dangerous finishers in the game — qualities his teammates have been quick to highlight.
Back-row forward Freddie Thomas, a former Gloucester Academy teammate, said the squad were thrilled to have him back.
“He's an unbelievable player and it's good to have him in the squad. I was in the Gloucester Academy with him so it's always nice to have an old friend back in the group,” said Thomas.
“He brings experience, he brings energy, he brings probably what we need in the group, which is a bit of excitement.
“He brings an X factor to what we've already got in the back three. In Josh Adams, Blair Murray, Tom Rogers, we've already got some real dangerous back threes, so Louis gives us a bit more competition.”
Thomas believes Rees-Zammit’s personality could also strengthen the team dynamic.
“He's definitely not shy, he's a confident bloke and that's kind of what we need because I feel like there were times last year when it was probably a quiet group and not many boys were prepared to speak up in meetings and kind of call each other out.
“I feel like that's where we're trying to take strides this year, like have that accountability where if someone calls you out, that's a good thing where everyone's trying to get better.
“So having all these boys that are going to speak to you, it's very positive for the group.”
Rees-Zammit’s decision to join Bristol rather than return to Gloucester may have disappointed some former teammates, but Thomas is simply happy to see him wearing Welsh colours again.
“I haven't seen him train yet but I'm sure he's probably faster, and that's a dangerous proposition for us. He's definitely bigger in terms of muscle but still has his speed,” Thomas added.
“You'll be able to see in the contact area that he is more powerful and with all the NFL stuff, catching those high balls, you've got to think he's got better at that as well.”
