Simon Zebo is currently enjoying a superb run of form with Munster, sparking talk of a possible return to the Irish national team.
ARRIVING A TOUCH too early for Munster ’s weekly press conference at their High Performance Centre in Limerick this week, The 42 hears Simon Zebo before we catch sight of him. His laugh echoes around the building with the music pumping from the team gym, before he skips down to reception to record a quick happy birthday message for a Munster fan set to celebrate their 40th. Zebo takes the phone, hits record and gets the job done in one take.
Flashing a smile as he makes his exit, he offers a quick review of his delivery: “Pro-fess-ional” Zebo is a big presence around Munster and it’s no surprise he’s feeling good about himself. The 33-year-old is currently enjoying a superb run of form which has sparked talk he could come back into the mix with Ireland. When he eventually sits down to chat to a handful of Irish media, he attempts to play down the Ireland chat. Scratching the Test rugby itch again is clearly a major ambition but he bookends every answer by turning the focus back to Munste
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