Great to see…
CJ Stander is making his test bow for Ireland today after qualifying to play for Ireland through residency.
The South-African born back row has been a revelation for Munster and has been their most consistent performer this season.
It’s fantastic to see him so emotionally invested in today’s game and also his willingness to embrace our culture and learn our national anthem.
https://twitter.com/DamienConway/status/696347421547372544
We LOVE this pic, @CJStander standing tall and singing loudly!! @IrishRugby #ShoulderToShoulder pic.twitter.com/tf0gGWM6ZT
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) February 7, 2016
And he’s having quite the performance so far for the boys in green…
CJ Stander leading the tackle [7] and carry [12] count for Ireland. Huge opening 40 from him
— Pat McCarry (@patmccarry) February 7, 2016
Whoever told @CJStander when he was still in SA that he is too small to play Test rugby must be feeling like an idiot now. #IREvWAL
— Simon Borchardt (@SimonBorchardt) February 7, 2016
Great start for #cjstander to #Ireland career on & off the pitch,learning amhran na bhfiann & serious workrate.#SixNations #IREvWAL #respect
— Damian Rossiter (@roosterali23) February 7, 2016
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