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Robert Hynes

Simon Zebo refuses to rule out move back to Ireland in the future

Simon Zebo is refusing to rule out a move back to Ireland in the future.

The former Munster star switched to Racing 92 in 2018, moving his family with him to Paris.

And although life is good in the French capital, Zebo admits that at times he misses home.

He told RTE 2fm's Game On: "You never know. I was home recently when I had some time off and I was able to spend time with my family and friends. It makes you miss it.

"Obviously Paris has been amazing and it has been an incredible lifestyle change. My family have loved it and my kids have a third language.

"There is always love I will have for Munster and playing rugby for Ireland, but for the moment I'm still contracted here and we will see what happens in the future, but I definitely won't rule it out because I miss home.

Zebo playing for Munster (©INPHO/Morgan Treacy)

"It [international exile] is what it is. If I get picked, I get picked, if I don't, there are no grudges held. I'd imagine I'd have to be playing in Munster to give myself every shout."

He added: "I'd obviously love to represent  my country again at some point, you'd never know if it will happen again.

"I'll keep enjoying my rugby and having fun and when I'm having fun I'm well enough to play with anyone.

"Thirty years of age is a new challenge, trying to keep the new levels to where it has been the last few years.

"It's all ahead of me."

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