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Wales Rugby Eyes Six Nations Revival

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Louis Rees-Zammit is drawing inspiration from Manchester United's Premier League revival as Wales seeks to end their Six Nations drought. The full-back, returning to rugby after an NFL attempt, believes his football team's turnaround under caretaker boss Michael Carrick offers hope for the struggling Welsh side.

Wales have not won a Six Nations match since March 2023, suffering 13 straight defeats in the tournament. Rees-Zammit, who played for Gloucester before moving to Bristol, sees parallels between United's resurgence and what's needed for Wales to climb out of their slump. The Red Devils have taken 13 points from five matches, defeating title contenders Manchester City and Arsenal.

Despite winning just two of their last 24 fixtures, both against Japan, Rees-Zammit remains optimistic about Wales' prospects. The team faces a tough test against Scotland, who arrive at the Principality Stadium buoyed by their win against England. With new faces in the squad and Steve Tandy at the helm, Rees-Zammit insists the team's confidence remains intact despite heavy defeats to England and France.