CJ Stander has dropped a bombshell on Irish rugby by announcing his intention to retire from professional rugby at the end of the season. The South African, who came to Munster in 2012, became an Ireland international under residency, playing 50 times for his adopted country, while also representing the 2017 Lions in New Zealand. Just days after winning his 50th cap for Ireland, Munster and Ireland back-row forward CJ Stander has taken the shock decision to retire from … independent.ie - CJ Stander may have announced his retirement from rugby but Neil Francis thinks that we could see him on the pitch again - representing a South … Neil Francis on CJ Stander retirement: ‘I think the Lions or Bulls could get his services’ - Flipboard All professional sports people are told “you will know when the time is right to hang up your boots”. South Africa-born back-row Stander… CJ Stander retirement: Ireland international CJ Stander... independent.ie • 3h. Ireland number eight CJ Stander has dropped a retirement bombshell by declaring he will quit rugby at the end of the season. South Africa-born CJ Stander only came into the Ireland fold in 2016, making his debut and winning Man-of-the-Match in a Six Nations draw against Wales. The Ireland back-row CJ Stander has announced a shock retirement from the sport at the end of this season aged 31, citing family reasons. admin - March 16, 2021. CJ Stander in shock retirement announcement. Ireland back-row CJ Stander announces shock retirement from all forms of rugby at the age of just 30 as the Munster star reveals he wants to spend more time with his family in South Africa. CJ Stander has sensationally announced that he is retiring from rugby this year. Johnny Sexton admits to being stunned by CJ Stander's decision to retire and hopes Ireland can provide a fitting send-off with victory over England. It’s a sentiment one cannot fully comprehend until that day arrives. The South African born Munster man will play out his Munster contract and complete the mid-year Test window. Ireland forward CJ Stander has announced that he will be retiring from rugby, citing the "unfair toll" his career has taken on his family. By. Ireland international flanker CJ Stander has just announced his retirement, releasing an open letter via the IRFU. Ireland back row CJ Stander has shocked the rugby world by announcing he is to retire this summer just months after his 31st birthday in April. 152.