Simon Zebo not fazed by Rassie Erasmus exit fears

Simon Zebo last night described the Munster squad as “a real brotherhood” and maintained that director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has assured players they don’t have to worry about his future.

“I’m not concerned at all,” Zebo insisted when the prospect of Erasmus’ potential departure at the end of the season was raised. “Rassie is a real straight-shooter and if there was anything to say, he would have said it. We have no issues over speculation we can’t control. Whatever has gone on, I’m sure something was taken out of context. That’s what happens when you’re in a big job or when you are wanted for a big job. We are very much focused on the next few weeks because they are going to be massive for our season.

“The full length of his contract, I don’t know, he has a family and things like that. I can’t comment on him wanting eventually to go back to South Africa, whether that’s in 10 years’ time or two years time.