LISTEN: Captain Stander reflects on victory at the Sportsgrounds

Munster now holds a four-point lead at the top of Conference B in the Guinness Pro 14 thanks to a 19-14 victory over Connacht, in their first InterPro of the festive season at the Sportsgrounds over the weekend.

The captain that evening for Johann van Graan’s side was CJ Stander, who reflected on his side’s calm and collected performance in Galway.

“Leaders stood up in the game and the young guys gave us what we need, it bodes well for the future.”

Stander, who has been putting up some excellent numbers this season, has a well deserved two-week break to look forward to over the Christmas.

“You can’t just pitch up every week and expect your body to go and I think mentally it’s good to get a break.”

Click the link below to hear Stander’s full post-match comments.