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Before Ireland-France, interview with Simon Zebo, the most French of the Irish

2021-02-12T07:49:21.542Z


Sunday, the XV of France challenges Ireland in Dublin as part of the second day of the Six Nations Tournament. The rear of Racing, 36 selections with the XV of Clover, compares the two protagonists. And underlines the current progress of the Blues, "once again become one of the best teams in the world." Your ...


Sunday, the XV of France challenges Ireland in Dublin as part of the second day of the Six Nations Tournament.

The rear of Racing, 36 selections with the XV of Trèfle, compares the two protagonists.

And underlines the current progress of the Blues, "

once again become one of the best teams in the world

".

Your father is from Martinique.

What is your link with France?

It is a very strong bond.

I really love France, the French and French culture.

Very early on, when I was in Munster, I said I wanted to come and play here.

It was a childhood dream to live this experience.

I'm really glad I did.

I made new friends.

My children now speak French.

France is my second country, my second home.

You have recently been the victim of racist slurs.

You have also taken a stand against the homophobic remarks by Australian player Folau.

Do you think rugby takes these issues seriously?

Everyone sees things in their own way.

Some speak out, others don't.

I am not judging anyone.

I took a stand because these subjects touched me personally.

I am a person of color, so do my family, I have black friends, gay friends.

I wanted to say how I felt.

I know other people are of the same opinion as me.

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