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-1708In 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 himHow he realised pro rugby was possibleWhy he left South Africa for MunsterThe decision to represent IrelandHow he earned trust and became a leaderWhy he retired at 31What life after rugby really looks likeChapters:00:00 Farm mindset, setbacks and showing up01:33 Welcome to the episode07:09 Growing up on the farm in George12:38 When CJ realised pro rugby was possible24:29 Why he left the Bulls for Munster31:18 How Ireland became a real option37:54 His Ireland debut vs Wales40:40 Leadership, trust and earning respect48:30 Why he retired at 3155:05 Life after rugby: business, property and farming01:06:45 Feeling out of depth after rugby01:12:08 Final lessons and wrap-upListen, follow and share this episode with someone navigating rugby, leadership or life after sport.Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshowFollow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp