What nationality is Simon Zebo?

Irish
Simon Zebo/Nationality

Simon Zebo (born 16 March 1990) is an Irish rugby union player for United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup side Munster.

Where was Simon Zebo born?

Cork, Ireland
Simon Zebo/Place of birth

How old is Simon Zebo?

31 years (March 16, 1990)
Simon Zebo/Age
Now in his third season with Racing, Zebo has played 55 times and scored 21 tries for the Parisians. The 31-year-old product of PBC Cork and the Munster academy has scored 32 tries in 61 Champions Cup games for Munster and Racing, making him the fourth most prolific try scorer in the competition’s history.

Who is Simon Zebo married to?

Elvira Fernández (2015–)
Simon Zebo/Partner
It’s exciting news for the squad as Zebo is their all-time record try scorer – and the 31-year-old is also delighted to be coming home with his family – fiancé Elvira Fernandez and their three. “I am thrilled and honoured to be coming back home to play for Munster,” he said.

What happened to Simon Zebo?

Zebo has effectively been retired from Ireland duty until the day, if it ever happens, that he returns. It is not his decision but he would have been aware of the consequences of moving to France. Former Leinster and Ireland star Kevin McLaughlin said: “It’s his decision.

Who does Simon Zebo play for?

Munster Rugby
Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce that Simon Zebo has signed a one-year contract to return to play with the province for the 2021/22 season. Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce that Simon Zebo has signed a one-year contract to return to play with the province for the 2021/22 season.

Why can’t Simon Zebo play for Ireland?

Ireland’s foreign-based policy has prevented Simon Zebo from playing for Ireland since 2017 when he started all six Six Nations games. It’s a policy that has some merit but could give Ireland the best of both worlds if tweaked slightly. Simon Zebo played a starring role in Racing 92’s Champions Cup Final appearance.

How tall is Simon Zebo?

1.91 m
Simon Zebo/Height
Simon Zebo was born on 16 March, 1990 in Cork, Ireland. At 30 years old, Simon Zebo height is 6 ft 3 in (191.0 cm).

How many tries has Simon Zebo?

Zebo has scored nine tries in 35 games for Ireland, seven in 29 tests for Schmidt, or just under one try in every four games. However, for Munster, his strike rate was significantly higher with 60 tries in 144 games, or just over two tries in every five games.

Why did Simon Zebo leave?

Effectively retired from Test rugby as the IRFU want to discourage an exodus of talent at the cost of the national team, and the four provinces. Zebo has effectively been retired from Ireland duty until the day, if it ever happens, that he returns.

How tall is Simon Zebo of Ireland rugby?

Zebo warming up for Ireland during the 2015 Rugby Date of birth ( 1990-03-16) 16 March 1990 (age 31) Place of birth Cork, Ireland Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) Weight 98 kg (15.4 st; 216 lb)

When did Simon Zebo win Player of the Year?

Zebo won the IRUPA award for Supporters’ Player of the Year on 8 May 2013. He was also nominated for Players’ Player of the Year, but lost out to Ulster’s Nick Williams. Zebo was named in the Ireland squad for the 2013 Ireland tour to North America on 19 May 2013. He started against the United States on 8 June 2013.

When did Simon Zebo make his debut for Ireland?

Zebo was named in Ireland’s training squad for the 2013 Six Nations Championship on 17 January 2013. He made his Six Nations debut on 2 February 2013, scoring a try as Ireland beat Wales 30–22 in the Millennium Stadium.

When does Simon Zebo return to Racing 92?

Zebo also paid tribute to his former Munster coach Anthony Foley during the game, who passed away suddenly on 16 October 2016 whilst Munster were in Paris to play Racing 92 in a Champions Cup pool game. After three seasons with Racing 92, Zebo will return to his native province Munster on a one-year contract for the 2021–22 season.

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