CJ Stander utterly unstoppable as Munster rediscover dignity

Watching CJ Stander taking on Sergio Parisse at Thomond Park was worth the admission alone.

Munster regained a modicum of pride, this afternoon, as they reversed their heavy beating to Stade Francais last weekend. Anthony Foley's men beat their French visitors 26-13 to stop a run of three successive Champions Cup defeats. Tries from Mike Sherry, Keith Earls and Simon Zebo helped but, fittingly, captain Stander delivered the exclamation point with the fourth and final score.

CJ is coming!! pic.twitter.com/f3eRQHFKy1

— Patrick McCarry (@patmccarry) January 16, 2016

In terms of cold, hard stats, Stander had one try, and made 22 metres off the back of eight carries. In defence, he affected a couple of turnovers, made seven tackles and missed none. In terms of leadership and drive, however, the Irish-qualified forward was on another level. Munster and Ireland fans gushed about the No.8 during the cup tie. God-like https://twitter.com/aarondev22/status/688369617903972352 https://twitter.com/jmsammon/status/688361711808737280 https://twitter.com/mairetreasa/status/688373013880918016 Watch out Jamie https://twitter.com/robertwehrley11/status/688372976903958530 https://twitter.com/ItsBeckyWalsh/status/688361675918077952 Lift off! https://twitter.com/TrendsIreland/status/688373461476098048