Bulls admit defeat as Munster snap up baby Bok Stander

Munster last night put the finishing touch to their squad for next season when the province agreed terms with highly-rated Blue Bulls and South Africa Under-20 flanker CJ Stander.

Former South Africa schools captain Stander, 22, will join Munster when his contract with the Bulls ends in October at the end of their Super 15 and Currie Cup campaign and he will move to Ireland, subject to being granted a work permit, as a designated ‘project’ player, meaning he is eligible to qualify for Ireland.

Described on the Bulls website as bringing “a massive work rate, great rugby brain, impeccable leadership skills and tremendous ability in the loose” to the team, Stander has justified the hype in his debut Super 15 season, contributing four tries in 13 appearances to date.