#25 Simon Zebo – Faz & Rassie Influence, England v Ireland and Munster DNA

The Rugby Pod

The Ringer

Sports, Comedy, Rugby

4.7 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 20 February 2026

⏱️ 73 minutes

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British & Irish Lion and Munster legend Simon Zebo joins The Rugby Pod and Big Jim for a brutally honest look at Irish rugby right now. Zeebs opens up on Ireland’s current trajectory, Andy Farrell’s emotional connection with the squad, and the growing pressure and online abuse facing young players. He reflects on his own Ireland career, the highs and lows, the fierce Munster-Leinster rivalry, playing for Rassie, and the pride of representing Munster and Ireland. Plus, his take on life in France, Finn Ruseell, the England v Ireland clash, life after retirement It's an awesome interview. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Pod, pod, pod, pod.
0:06.0	Rugby pod.
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0:12.0	He's one of my favourite men walking the planet.
0:19.0	He's doing an incredible job.
0:20.0	A British and Irish lion, a six
0:21.7	nations winner, a URC champion. He's one of Munster's all-time greats, record tri-scorer,
0:27.9	and one of the most electric outside backs of his generation. It's the great Simon Zebo.
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