CJ Stander

CJ Stander

Birth name	Christiaan Johan Stander[1]
Date of birth	(1990-04-05) 5 April 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth	George, South Africa
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	114 kg (18.0 st; 251 lb)
School	Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale, Riversdale
University	University of Pretoria
Notable relative(s)	Janneman Stander (brother) Ryk Neethling (brother-in-law)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8, Flanker Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2012–2021 Shannon () Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2010–2012 Blue Bulls 52 (75) 2012 Bulls 16 (20) 2012–2021 Munster 156 (210) Correct as of 28 May 2021 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2008 South Africa U18 1 (0) 2009–2010 South Africa U20 10 (15) 2016–2021 Ireland 51 (60) 2017 British & Irish Lions 1 (0) Correct as of 20 March 2021

Christiaan Johan Stander (born 5 April 1990) is a South African-born Irish former rugby union player. Stander's career began in his native South Africa, where he played for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup between 2010 and 2012 and for the Bulls in Super Rugby in 2012. He moved to Irish province Munster in 2012 and, after qualifying via residency in 2015, made his debut for Ireland in 2016, going on to earn 51 caps for his adopted country, as well as 1 cap for the British & Irish Lions in 2017, before retiring in 2021.