One year later, Limerick still lingers in CJ Stander's heart 

The straight talk of the Milk Market is badly missed but the former Munster and Ireland back-row has no regrets, only excitement watching on from the South African sidelines

Red all over: Munster captain CJ Stander acknowledges supporters as he leaves the pitch after victory over Scarlets at Thomond Park. 

There may be 10,000 kilometres between them these days but Limerick will always be just a heartbeat away for Munster hero CJ Stander.

Almost a year on from Stander’s shock retirement from professional rugby at the age of 31, the former Munster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions back-rower has spoken emotionally about how the city that adopted him as one of their own when he left his native South Africa in October 2012 made a lasting impression on him, his family and gave him the values he hopes to instil in his young daughter.