Smith chases his American dream

By BEN JAYCOCK
Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit is not the only rugby player from the English leagues set to try his luck in America.
Despite going through life with no interest in American football, Coventry’s giant forward George Smith has decided to enter the NFL’s International Player Pathway programme in the hope of making a roster for the 2024 season.
Christian Wade, Alex Gray and Christian Scotland-Williamson have all attempted it in previous years.
The 16 participants in this year’s IPP programme also includes former Northampton and England U20s back Harry Mallinder, below. Mallinder, 27...

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