Exciting news for rugby fans and romantics alike! Louis Rees-Zammit is back in Wales with a big surprise—his girlfriend, Drew Knotts, is making the leap across the pond from sunny Florida to be with him. After an adventurous stint in the NFL with teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs, Rees-Zammit is returning to his rugby roots with the Bristol Bears, and Knotts is ready to embrace life in Wales.
Rees-Zammit chuckles as he recalls taking Knotts to her first rugby game—Wales vs. Ireland in the Six Nations. “She really enjoyed it. She doesn’t have a clue what rugby is,” he admits, but adds, “She really wanted to watch me play.” Drew’s thrilled to dive into a new culture and learn the ins and outs of rugby, all while surrounded by Rees-Zammit’s family who are more than happy to show her the ropes.
It’s a drastic change for Knotts, swapping beaches for the rolling hills of Wales, but she’s all in. “Moving permanently,” he shares, with a nod to the usual visa hurdles. Yet, her excitement is palpable, and Rees-Zammit is clearly delighted to have her by his side as he takes to the field once again.
In addition to being a social media influencer, Knotts is an accomplished footballer in her own right. She first made waves online while dating internet celebrity Tayler Holder and boasts nearly 30,000 followers on Instagram.
While the weather might be a bit of a shock, Rees-Zammit reassures her with a laugh, “The weather’s the same! That’s what I said to her, don’t worry about it!” From Florida sunshine to Welsh drizzle, it’s a new chapter for these two lovebirds.