Simon Zebo: ‘I get bored when I’m just standing out on the wing’

Simon Zebo has hardly had time to take his seat when the first question hurtles towards him, says Brendan O’Brien.

Simon Zebo: ‘I get bored when I’m just standing out on the wing’

It’s not your standard gentle opener either, but the sort of potentially awkward enquiry that normally gets held back, like a grenade with the pin already pulled.

He’s taken back to November, to the game against Australia when Ireland were 17-0 to the good and he flung an offload towards Johnny Sexton that was intercepted and returned for a try that changed the entire tone of the game.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited