Six Nations: Ireland No 8 CJ Stander played 62 minutes with multiple facial fracturesRAMSEY CARDY/GETTY IMAGES Ireland's CJ Stander suffered multiple facial fractures in this tackle by England's Tom Curry on Sunday. Ireland hopes No 8 CJ Stander will be available to return for the last two rounds of the Six Nations after suffering multiple facial fractures in the test against England. Not only did he play 62 minutes after suffering double cheek and eye socket fractures but the South African-born loose forward made 20 tackles from 20 attempts during the loss. Not the result we wanted but an incredible experience nonetheless and proud of @CJStander playing 62 mins with two fractures in his cheek and eye socket 😳 pic.twitter.com/GUswqOO8QJ — Ryk Neethling (@RykNeethling) February 2, 2019Stander's brother-in-law, Ryk Neethling, tweeted on Saturday night "proud of CJ Stander playing 62mins with two fractures in his cheek and eye socket". Backup No 8 Jack Conan was in line to play, as was Sean O'Brien, who replaced Stander against England.

Source: Stuff February 04, 2019 20:48 UTC