Racing 92 announce Zebo signing in peculiar fashion

Racing 92 have announced the signing of Simon Zebo by publishing an interview with the Munster man a few days ahead of their crucial Champions Cup game in Paris.

The interview on the Racing 92 website, asks the Irish international how it will feel to line out against his future club and how Munster fans reacted to his decision to leave.

The timing of the release will raise a few eyebrows and is most likely an attempt at some gamesmanship in what is a must-win game for the French side.

Is it weird to play against your future club during this key match to reach the playoffs?

Sure, it’s gonna be a huge game, really tough for both teams but especially for Munster. We’ll have to give our very best and make no mistakes if we want to win. Racing is one of the best European Team… but the Munster is as well!

How did Munster’s fans react after your decision to leave the club?

It was really difficult at the beginning but I think they understood and accepted my decision. They wish me the best, to succeed in this new challenge. The decision was really tough to make... I have a great bond with everyone here, but it was time for me to change.

Munster sit top of Pool 4, four points ahead of the French side with two games to play. A loss to the Irish side would see Racing all but out of contention, but the French side have been in stellar form of late, demolishing Clermont 58-6 in the Top 14 last weekend.

The media team at Racing 92 will be hoping that the interview creates some disharmony or doubt in the Munster dressing room, whereas their players would probably have preferred to keep any motivational fodder off the proverbial dressing room wall.

Either way, we're set for one hell of a game.