Zebo’s French move rules him out for Irish selection


Simon Zebo will have to accept that moving to France will end his international aspirations

It follows the shock news yesterday that the winger-cum-fullback will leave the province at the end of the season.

He’s poised to sign for French side, Racing 92.

With Joe Schmidt’s previous policy of not picking overseas-based players for Ireland, it means that Zebo will now be out of contention for selection for the Irish panel.

But speaking on Extra Time with Ronan Quirke last night, former International player, Tipperary man Alan Quinlan says that Zebo never really won Joe Schmidt over