I was Ze most abused player on rugby pitch
Irish legend Simon opens up about future and trainers collaboration with designer
I’ll come to that decision in the next week or 10 days or so SIMON ZEBO ON HIS FUTURE IN THE GAME
RUGBY ace Simon Zebo has opened up about being “the most abused player” on the pitch – even when he was scoring tries for Ireland.
But the Munster star said young players starting out in the sport faced tougher criticism because of social media.
Speaking about his own experience, Zebo said: “I have relatively thick skin and for me it was always different when I was younger.
“I would’ve gotten lots of stick than most because I was the one wearing my socks down around my ankles, I was the one trying the flashy things on the pitch, I was the one celebrating after scoring tries so I would’ve had an easier target on my back.
“I would’ve been quite used to it from an early age. For me at times, it can be water off a duck’s back. I don’t take much notice but there have been times where I have gone out and scored a hattrick and still been the most abused player.
“You have to take it with a pinch of salt.
“No matter what you do, people are always going to try and get at you.”
The father-of-four also revealed he will announce his future rugby plans in the next week or so.
He said: “I haven’t decided yet fully. I’ll come to that decision in the next week or 10 days or so.
“My health is the other factor. Other than that, I would play for Munster forever.
“I’m at that age. I’m 34 now. Some people are lucky and some aren’t… I’ve had a good run.
“I’ve been professional since I was 19 but I will decide if I can go again or not very shortly.”
Zebo was speaking at the launch of Heineken’s 0.0 new collaboration with the rugby player and designer Barbara Bennett.
The pair have designed limited edition
Heineken 0.0 trainers ahead of the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals this weekend.
To get your hands on a pair all you have to do is head down to one of four iconic match-watching spots on game day, this Saturday and order a pint of Heineken or Heineken 0.0, and try your hand at the score prediction game in pub.
This will automatically enter you into a draw to win.
The trade accounts participating are Searsons, Slatterys and The Merry Cobbler.
Zebo will be visiting each of these pubs ahead of kick-off on game day.