CJ Stander rises to the challenge on Thomond Park swansong

Captaining his province on his farewell home game before retirement at the end of the season, the South African arguably kept Munster’s bid for silverware alive

CJ Stander of Munster full os passion as he celebrates a turnover during the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup match between Munster and Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park in Limerick.  Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Munster 31 Cardiff Blues 27

CJ Stander made his final appearance at Thomond Park a telling one with a successful captain’s challenge to see Munster over the line with an invaluable Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup bonus-point win last night.