Type in ‘CJ Stander man of the match’ to INPHO photography’s website search engine and 14 different sets of pictures show up. 13 for Munster and one for Ireland.
He has now played 100 games for adopted province and country. We reckon he has even more than 14 man of the match accolades too.
Another CJ Stander medal for Man of the Match!
Wait, did we say that right? 🤔😂💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/43tgKqZoIO
— Munster Rugby SC (@MRSC16) December 26, 2016
Stander usually takes the fight to the opposition for 40 relentless first-half minutes before choosing his battles and picking his moments as the match wears on. Last night was the reverse. He had a relatively sedate opening half before doing a heap of damage after the break.
Stander crashed over for Munster’s bonus point try and punished Leinster across the park – in attack and defence. Another back-row masterclass and another medal for the big man.
Well, not quite.
Following the individual award presentation, Stander spotted Ben Best, son of Ireland captain Rory Best, standing patiently beside the Guinness contingent. The wee man was a special guest for the game at Thomond Park and got down onto the pitch after the 29-17 Munster win.
Stander stopped for a chat
Presented Ben with his man of the match medal
A belated Christmas gift from @CJStander to @RoryBest2's son after the @Munsterrugby game tonight! He's found a new team too Rory! 😛 pic.twitter.com/xRwFJ1thKG
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) December 26, 2016
And brought him into the Munster dressing room to meet the winning team
These will be memories that last a life-time.
It was a lovely, heart-warming moment and one that did not get by the Ireland captain.
Got the run down already from Ben!an unbelievable gesture from @CJStander , the wee man is absolutely delighted!! https://t.co/r2wLOcsGGr
— Rory Best (@RoryBest2) December 26, 2016
Super stuff from CJ.
Now, can anyone definitively tell us how many MOTM awards he has collected since arriving at Munster?
