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20th November 2017
03:38pm GMT

Asked if he was starting to get used to the super-sub role, having performed the duty for the British & Irish Lions this summer, he pointed out that Saturday was his first time as an Ireland sub. "Look, I will jump into any jersey where I am needed," he declared. "If that is off the bench, and I need to make an impact, that's my job then."
Stander was seen in deep conversation with Kiwi referee Paul Williams when he came on for Ruddock. He revealed what he told Williams:
"I was excited. When you get a call like that to go on, it is a massive honour. "So I just said, 'I'm CJ Stander and I'm captain now'. "And I said about the breakdown, and this and this is it and what I felt was going wrong. He said perfect and on we go. It was just [about] making conversation, you know, so he knows who you are and if he is looking for you, he knows where to look for you."Listening back to the match commentary, one can pick up the tail-end of Stander's chat with Williams. He said:
"I'm captain. I'm captain now. CJ. At ruck times, they're running in from the wrong sides."Pretty much on the money recollection from the Munster flanker. As for Argentina, this weekend, Stander is expecting a physical challenge against a side willing to attack from anywhere and everywhere on the pitch. Strong set-pieces will be vital in the winning of the game. With that, his duties were over and the cameras switched off. "That's it?" he asked, "We're done? Happy days!"
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