CJ Stander so proud to lead out Munster

CJ Stander needs little reminding of the responsibility as well as the honour associated with the captaincy of the Munster team.

When offered the role by head coach Anthony Foley, the 25-year-old South African knew immediately of the illustrious group he was joining. From Pat Murray in the first year of the European Cup back in 1995/’96, the list reads like a who’s-who of the game in the province and even further afield in the professional era.

Murray, widely regarded as the best full-back never to play for Ireland, was followed by Mick Galwey, Jim Williams, Anthony Foley, Paul O’Connell, Doug Howlett and Peter O’Mahony.