The Move That Changed Everything | CJ Stander on Munster, Ireland and Rugby

CJ Stander went from farm life in South Africa to the Bulls, Munster, Ireland and one of the toughest retirement decisions in rugby. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 In this conversation with Coach G, he opens up on work ethic, leadership, identity, family, and what it takes to build a second life after professional sport. The farm mindset that shaped him How he realised pro rugby was possible Why he left South Africa for Munster The decision to represent Ireland How he earned trust and became a leader Why he retired at 31 What life after rugby really looks like Chapters: 00:00 Farm mindset, setbacks and showing up 01:33 Welcome to the episode 07:09 Growing up on the farm in George 12:38 When CJ realised pro rugby was possible 24:29 Why he left the Bulls for Munster 31:18 How Ireland became a real option 37:54 His Ireland debut vs Wales 40:40 Leadership, trust and earning respect 48:30 Why he retired at 31 55:05 Life after rugby: business, property and farming 01:06:45 Feeling out of depth after rugby 01:12:08 Final lessons and wrap-up Listen, follow and share this episode with someone navigating rugby, leadership or life after sport. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshow Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp