World Cup next goal in new dad CJ Stander’s life plan

CJ Stander has already registered one significant achievement this summer after becoming a father for the first time, but he is prepared to sacrifice quality time with his baby daughter in a bid to reach his other main goal: a place in Ireland’s World Cup squad.

The Munster and Ireland back-rower’s wife Jean-Marie gave birth to Everli on August 2, and Stander is euphoric about the new arrival.