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Munster Rugby legend and much loved player Simon Zebo has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of this season | PICTURE: Sportsfile
Fans' favourite and Munster Rugby legend Simon Zebo has just announced that he will hang up his boots at the end of the current season.
Zebo has had an incredible career with PBC, Cork Constitution, Munster, Racing 92, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.
He finishes up as Munster’s record try-scorer with 72 in 173 appearances to date, going down as one of the best players to ever represent the province.
Zebo’s 35 Champions Cup tries are more than any other Irish player and he is third on the all-time list for tries in the competition.
His talents were first on display for PBC and Cork Constitution, winning a Pinergy Munster Schools Senior Cup in 2007 and two All Ireland Leagues in 2008 and 2010.
A huge fans favourite, he made his Munster debut as an Academy player in 2010 and helped Munster to the Magners League title the following season.
His Ireland debut followed in 2012 and he went on to score seven tries in 35 caps for his country, winning the 6 Nations in 2015 and also featuring in that year’s World Cup.
He made three appearances for the British & Irish Lions in 2013 and departed Munster for Racing 92 in 2018 after scoring 60 tries in 144 appearances.
His three years in Racing 92 were a big success as he continued his superb try-scoring record with 25 tries in 60 appearances for the French club.
Zebo returned to Munster in 2021 and has scored 13 tries in 29 appearances over the past three seasons, helping Munster to the URC title last year.
Munster Rugby have stated that they will pay full tribute to Zebo at the end of the season but there are a huge few weeks coming up, starting with the clash against Ulster on Saturday week.
ANNOUNCEMENT
His full statement reads as follows: "After much thought, I’ve decided that this season will be my last playing the game I love. It has been a dream come true, making memories and friends for life and travelling the world with amazing people.
A huge thank you to my family, friends, teammates, coaches and supporters – without ye none of this would have been possible. I am truly grateful for all the love and support over the years.
I’ve loved every second, it’s been some craic and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Lots of Love
Zeebs"
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