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‘I’d like to see it happen’ – Louis Rees-Zammit reveals mind-blowing top speed as he calls Louis Bielle-Biarrey out for a race Superstar Wales international Louis Rees-Zammit has revealed his top speed in metres per second exclusively to Planet Rugby. For those not fixated on the numbers behind the athlete, metres per second [m/s] is a unit used to measure speed. It tracks how many metres are covered per second and is now a standard measurement unit for tracking the speed of high-level athletes. The simple equation is: Distance travelled in metres divided by time taken in seconds. In rugby, coaches can use this data to determine how effective their players can be, particularly over short distances. While it’s not the be-all and end-all, it certainly indicates the players’ limits. As a back three player, particularly a winger, they’re often judged on their acceleration, as well as their ability to stretch away from a chasing player. It’s often a cause for debate over which player is the fastest on the field, but Rees-Zammit has certainly put down a marker with this speed. Who is the fastest player in the world? Around the world, fans from each country believe that they have the leader in the field, whether that’s Cheslin Kolbe from South Africa, Adam Radwan from England, or the recent sensation Louis Bielle-Biarrey from France. Well, right at the top of the pile sits Rees-Zammit, who clocked a time of 11.2 m/s in Wales’ Test match against Fiji in July. This figure moves him ahead of Christian Wade, who clocked 11.1 m/s according to the official PREM website, and over half a second quicker than superstar Bielle-Biarrey, who hit a top speed of 10.69 m/s during a race against French sprinting legend Christophe Lemaitre in early 2026. So with all this in mind, who would like to see a race between the top stars? Rees-Zammit would. “He’s very quick,” the 25-year-old enthused, claiming that LBB is the fastest player he has played against. When asked who would win in a race between the two, he said: “It would definitely be close. It’d be interesting. I’d like to see it.” Who would win in a race, Louis Rees-Zammit or Louis Bielle-Biarrey? 👀🏴🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/ziMknXmguh — Planet Rugby (@PlanetRugby) September 6, 2026 PREM Rugby ins and outs: Every confirmed signing and departure ahead of 2026/27 season The return of Wales The Bristol Bears speedster is currently preparing for a new Prem season, but also has international ambitions as Wales return in November for the Northern Hemisphere legs of the Nations Championship. “I think we’ve been building nicely, over the autumn into the Six Nations, into the summer,” he said, speaking about the promising return of Wales to the upper echelons of international rugby. “Obviously, there’s been additions to the coaching staff and stuff, so it’s probably going to be a little bit harder to adjust and not plain sailing. But all the boys are so excited just to see what we can achieve a year out from the World Cup; I think it’s so exciting.” It’s certainly not been an easy run for Wales in recent times. They’re a side that once ruled the Northern Hemisphere game, but now they’re finding themselves fighting just for existence. The 25-year-old winger believes that they’re back on their way up, however. “We were really building throughout the Six Nations. I thought obviously the first two games weren’t ideal, but then the Ireland, Scotland, Italy game, we built up and obviously got the win against Italy, so the boys are excited. We’re really happy with where we are at the minute. “It’s just about continuing to put good performances on and end up getting wins because ultimately that’s what you need in rugby.” READ MORE: Springboks Women team named for Black Ferns showdown as SA Rugby confirms Swys de Bruin decision