Why Simon Zebo decided to swap Munster for French adventure

When it comes to player retention, there are some bases even the IRFU cannot cover.

Simon Zebo will leave Munster and join Racing 92 next season, not because he was chasing the biggest pay-cheque but because the Ireland back-three star simply has a hunger to experience life on the other side of the fence.

The Irish Examiner understands Zebo, 27, made his final decision over the weekend, when Racing were in Limerick for the Champions Cup pool game between the clubs.