Bulls coach Jake White has put paid to the theory that CJ Stander could come out of retirement when he returns to South Africa next month. The Munster and Ireland back-row announced his shock decision to finish playing and return to his homeland in March. “I thought it may be the case because previously I had known of this situation, but didn’t know if it still was the case," White told keo.co.za of the retirement scheme. "I made contact with CJ and let him know that I wanted him to be part of the Bulls. "He said that his comment on having seven or eight years left was in relation to how his body felt.

Source: Irish Independent May 26, 2021 10:00 UTC