Simon Zebo: Ireland International returns to Munster with a one-year contract

Simon Zebo will leave Racing 92 at the end of the season and return to Munster. The 31-year-old has played 144 games for Munster in 60 games, setting a club record. Zebo's return will qualify him for the Ireland squad.

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Munster's proven goal scorer Simon Zebo returns to Ireland from France in the 2021-22 season.

The 31-year-old defender or winger played for Munster 144 times in the 2010-18 season, scoring 60 goals. He has competed in Racing 92 for the past three seasons. Return to his province with a contract co-funded by IRFU.

Munster coach Johann van Graan said: " After a final evaluation of Simon's budget to return at end of the season at the beginning of April, with the support of IRFU, we finally have the chance to bring Simon Bring it back to Munster to support what we think is a very good deal Munster and Irish rugby.

"Simon is eager to return to Ireland and play with his home team, showing his willingness to sign a level below his value in other markets."

Zebo's return will qualify him for a place in the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Andy Farrell's Irish team.

Zebo has scored 21 goals in 55 races in Racing 92 so far. He said: "I am very happy to be back home to play for Munster. It is a great honor.

“My family and I are very fortunate to have spent three incredible years in Racing 92 in Paris. I can no longer thank the team there.

"But as we all know, Munster holds a very special place in my heart. I've always said I want to play for them again against the potential Irish team. That's why when this opportunity arises people like to be with family. Friends and Munster fans, it surpasses all other options. "

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