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Munster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread.

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    #9392
    Monty Burnz
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    Beery Eyed wrote: »
    That picture is epic!
    He's like a cross between POC and Harry Potter.


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    #9393
    Fishooks12
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    Star Bulls loose forward CJ Stander will join Irish team Munster when his contract in Pretoria expires on October 31.


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    #9394
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Fishooks12 wrote: »
    Star Bulls loose forward CJ Stander will join Irish team Munster when his contract in Pretoria expires on October 31.

    Stander was being rumoured on MFs for a while.

    Anyone know much about him?


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    #9395
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    He captained the South Africa Under 20 team that competed in the 2010 IRB Junior World Championship.
    CJ%20Stander_large.JPG

    http://www.sarugby.co.za/playerprofile.aspx?id=40443


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    #9396
    Tox56
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    Bulls site:
    This will be a first Super Rugby campaign for one of the most talked about loose forwards in the country. The former SA u.20 and SA Schools captain had a great Currie Cup season with the Blue Bulls although he was still a junior player and brings a massive work rate, great rugby brain, impeccable leadership skills and tremendous ability in the loose to the team.


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    #9397
    Cpt_Blackbeard
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    Captained the U20s and was involved with the SA squad this year, as he was singled out as a future star. He is a starter for the Bulls too afaik. Great signing on the face of it. He'll never represent Ireland, but its great to see that we're savvy enough to take advantage of the project player system.


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    #9398
    Hagz
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    Should be strong competition so in the back-row next season.


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    #9399
    Fishooks12
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    Brilliant signing. Adds an arrow to our bow that was missing


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    #9400
    Podge_irl
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    From what I understand he is being signed as a project player - I really hate that system. But anyway, good signing. Munster have quite an abundance of decent pros available to them in the backrow, but no really excellent player and from the looks of it this guy may well develop into that.

    Wonder why he is leaving SA though.

    Also, somewhat disturbing that his favourite film is Law Abiding Citizen...


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    #9401
    Fishooks12
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    Podge_irl wrote: »
    From what I understand he is being signed as a project player - I really hate that system. But anyway, good signing. Munster have quite an abundance of decent pros available to them in the backrow, but no really excellent player and from the looks of it this guy may well develop into that.

    Wonder why he is leaving SA though.

    Also, somewhat disturbing that his favourite film is Law Abiding Citizen...

    I hated it! Ridiculous plot


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    #9402
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Podge_irl wrote: »
    From what I understand he is being signed as a project player - I really hate that system. But anyway, good signing. Munster have quite an abundance of decent pros available to them in the backrow, but no really excellent player and from the looks of it this guy may well develop into that.

    Wonder why he is leaving SA though.

    Also, somewhat disturbing that his favourite film is Law Abiding Citizen...

    Just because he is signed as a 'project player', doesn't mean he actually wants to play for Ireland.

    I wonder does his contract have some sort of stipulation committing him to Ireland or something.

    I also hate the system.


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    #9403
    Hagz
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    He's started most games for the Bulls this season, at both 6 and 7, scoring 3 tries.

    Here's one of his tries, @2.55 onwards. Doesn't tell you much about him, but at least it gives you a look at the guy.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuMDoD_aoqI


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    #9404
    Fishooks12
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    Hagz wrote: »
    He's started most games for the Bulls this season, at both 6 and 7, scoring 3 tries.

    Here's one of his tries, @2.55 onwards. Doesn't tell you much about him, but at least it gives you a look at the guy.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuMDoD_aoqI

    Worst celebration ever!


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    #9405
    ed7890
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    Is this confirmed? If it's true, it's a hell of a signing.


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    #9406
    Hagz
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    Fishooks12 wrote: »
    Worst celebration ever!

    Love that celebration! Probably due to my days of playing NFL street.


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    #9407
    thomond2006
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    ed7890 wrote: »
    Is this confirmed? If it's true, it's a hell of a signing.

    being reported by a few SA sites


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    #9408
    GerM
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    thomond2006 wrote: »
    Just because he is signed as a 'project player', doesn't mean he actually wants to play for Ireland.

    I'd be surprised if it wasn't in the mix when he signed. He's 22 and hasn't been capped or called up to a proper squad yet. South Africa is a back row factory too so he might wait another 3 years before getting a look in even if he's good enough. Have seen him play a couple of times. Didn't particularly stand out but definitely held his own against some good sides. Think it could be a very shrewd signing. Not the name that some wanted perhaps but someone that they could really use and integrate into the Munster set up. Would like to see him at openside for Munster with POM and DOC2 also there to form a very interesting back row.


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    #9409
    irishbucsfan
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    What's Hugh Farrelly going to do now that Munster have the same number of South Africans as Ulster?


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    #9410
    yimrsg
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    Good signing for Munster with a promising future from all accounts, I don't think he'd have gotten caps for the boks as the standard there is so high. SA have bucket loads of young talented backrowers like Kolisi coming through and guys like Brussow excluded.

    My own opinion is that Munster should have gone for someone a little bit more wizened and experienced to help offset the loss of Leamy and Wallace rather than a someone who is still wet behind the ears and will need guidance. The downside of that is they'll pushing on age-wise before they become eligible for Ireland. Best of luck to him and Munster.


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    #9411
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    What's Hugh Farrelly going to do now that Munster have the same number of South Africans as Ulster?

    Herring has bumped Ulster up again no?

    Probably bitch about McLaughlin's treatment some more too


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    #9412
    totallegend
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    emmet02 wrote: »
    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    What's Hugh Farrelly going to do now that Munster have the same number of South Africans as Ulster?

    Herring has bumped Ulster up again no?

    Probably bitch about McLaughlin's treatment some more too

    Herring is Irish qualified


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    #9413
    vkid
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    ed7890 wrote: »
    Is this confirmed? If it's true, it's a hell of a signing.


    seems to be.,
    http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/10573.php


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    #9414
    thomond2006
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    vkid wrote: »
    seems to be.,
    http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/10573.php

    "complete their squad"

    No more signings then!


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    #9415
    [Deleted User]
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    totallegend wrote: »
    Herring is Irish qualified

    as is Stander...

    Farrelly doesn't mind though, so long as he can moan about Ulster.


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    #9416
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    Deleted User wrote: »
    as is Stander...

    Stander is IQ?! Didn't know that.

    But wait who are the Saffers on the two teams? Muller and Pienaar at Ulster and WDP and Botha at Munster... Am I missing someone obvious at Ulster?


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    #9417
    Hagz
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    as is Stander...

    Farrelly doesn't mind though, so long as he can moan about Ulster.

    Really? How is he eligible?


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    #9418
    Cpt_Blackbeard
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    yimrsg wrote: »
    Good signing for Munster with a promising future from all accounts, I don't think he'd have gotten caps for the boks as the standard there is so high. SA have bucket loads of young talented backrowers like Kolisi coming through and guys like Brussow excluded.

    My own opinion is that Munster should have gone for someone a little bit more wizened and experienced to help offset the loss of Leamy and Wallace rather than a someone who is still wet behind the ears and will need guidance. The downside of that is they'll pushing on age-wise before they become eligible for Ireland. Best of luck to him and Munster.

    Anyone experienced and of the required standard would already have a couple of caps to their name. Stander in coming in with a stature similar to that of POM: A very good club player, a great leader, and a bucket load of potential.

    In Penney and Foley we've two former backrows who have proven track records with young players. There is some serious potential for a top notch backrow for the next 10 years in POM, Stander, DOC and Butler. That's not even considering the glut of good club backrows already around the squad.


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    #9419
    thomond2006
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    The backrow situation is looking good alright, the oldest in the squad are now Ronan (30 in September) and Coughlan (32 in December).


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    #9420
    [Deleted User]
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    oops, meant Project Player in Stander obviously. My bad.

    Uncapped => IQ eventually.


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    #9421
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    Stander is IQ?! Didn't know that.

    But wait who are the Saffers on the two teams? Muller and Pienaar at Ulster and WDP and Botha at Munster... Am I missing someone obvious at Ulster?

    Payne?


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