Munster motivated by CJ Stander's imminent retirement as they seek PRO14 glory

Munster are bidding for a first trophy since 2011

CJ Stander: Hoping Munster can win a first trophy since 2011 before he leaves the province. Picture: Stephen McCarthy

CJ Stander’s imminent retirement from rugby will be a motivating factor for Munster in this Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 final but Johann van Graan has insisted it will not be the only one against arch-rivals Leinster.

Head coach Van Graan has welcomed eight internationals back to the province following Ireland’s rousing Six Nations win over England in Dublin last Saturday as preparations intensify for this weekend’s journey to the RDS and a bid for a first trophy since 2011, Leinster having denied them at the semi-final stage for the last three seasons.