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
@Munsterrugby @CJStander – great turnover CJ 👍
— JSamm (@jmsammon) January 16, 2016
Comhghairdeas le @Munsterrugby back to winning ways and great to see the #SUAF atmosphere in @thomondstadium @CJStander for president!#hero
— Máire Treasa (@mairetreasa) January 16, 2016
Watch out Jamie
CJ stander in pole position to start 6 nations at no 8 heaslip under massive pressure
— robert wehrley (@robertwehrley11) January 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/ItsBeckyWalsh/status/688361675918077952
Lift off!
C J Stander, @cjstander is now trending in Ireland https://t.co/lnn4sECpiy
— Trendsmap Ireland (@TrendsIreland) January 16, 2016
