The Boks Office

Episode 60 - CJ Stander - Why He Turned His Back On SA - The Real Reason He Retired So Young & The BBQ Disaster That Nearly Killed Him

01.18.2023 - By World Rugby StudiosPlay

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Today we're delighted to be joined by Irish legend CJ Stander as he takes us through the incredible highs and terrifying lows of his career which took him from Captaining South Africa U20's to becoming a legend in Ireland and Munster. After getting the lads thoughts on the controversial news surrounding Eddie Jones and Dave Rennie and having heard their theories around the England Six Nations squad coming and goings, we're treated to some of the greatest stories you'll ever hear as CJ relives his greatest moments.

From coming out of retirement to play in a charity match and nearly killing one of the opposition, to revealing for the first time why he really retired so young, to reliving the moment he decided he turn his back on South Africa, plus the terrifying moment he nearly killed himself when his BBQ exploded, his thoughts on Leinster, his terrifying school initiation, his stand our Lions memories and two hilarious stories from his early days attempting to settle in at Munster plus much much more.... we've got it all, so sit back and enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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