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Rees-Zammit reaping rewards of hard work, says Lam

Louis Rees-Zammit has made an immediate impact for Bristol Bears this season, scoring four tries in their first two Premiership fixtures—the most by any player in the league so far. His standout performance against Northampton included five line breaks, 81 meters of gain, and a 50:22 kick, though a late penalty try denied him a hat-trick after a knock-on by Tommy Freeman.

Beyond his scoring, Rees-Zammit’s defensive contributions have drawn praise from director of rugby Pat Lam, who highlighted his improved tackle technique and physicality in breakdowns, noting how he disrupts opposition counters with low drives and strong engagement in the ruck. The Welsh winger’s mental sharpness and enjoyment of the team’s style have also been key to his early success, Lam added, following additional defensive work with backs under coach Jordan Crane.

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