The three callers who helped CJ Stander to man-of-the-match debut

In the build-up to his Test debut against Wales last Sunday, CJ Stander said he got three phone calls that helped him prepare for what would be a man-of-the-match performance.

The three callers who helped CJ Stander to man-of-the-match debut

Caller one: Anthony Foley, Munster head coach

“Axel gave me a call on the Friday and said to me, ‘Listen, it’s your first cap, it’s going to be quick, you’re not going to remember much but everyone around are international players so you don’t have to overwork, just do what you do every week.’ That was also great advice.

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