All about instinct for Stander as skipper aims to drive Munster on

CJ Stander has no problem recalling the pain of defeat to Leinster when their old rivals taught Munster a lesson at Thomond Park over Christmas.

In fact, following that humbling 24-7 reverse by Leo Cullen’s side on December 27, head coach Anthony Foley ordered his players not to forget it.

“I remember when we walked in Axel sat us down and said ‘remember this feeling’ and he walked out,” Stander said this week. “You don’t have to say much.”