C. J. Stander

Quick Facts

Full Name	C. J. Stander
Occupation	Rugby Union Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 5, 1990(1990-04-05)
Age	34
Birthplace	George
Country	South Africa
Horoscope	Aries

C. J. Stander Biography

C. J. Stander is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on April 5, 1990 in George, South Africa.

Despite still being in the Under-17 age group in 2006, Stander was named captain of the SWD team for the premier high schools rugby union tournament in South Africa, the Under-18 Craven Week, held in Stellenbosch. He led from the front, scoring two tries against the Leopards, one try against KwaZulu-Natal and a hat-trick in their final match against the Griffons to finish as the tournament’s top try scorer. His performances caught the attention of the national team selectors, and Stander was named in and appointed captain of the South Africa Schools Academy side, playing the full 80 minutes in a 15–50 defeat to the more senior South Africa Schools side.

He earned provincial colours for three consecutive years, representing the SWD Eagles at youth tournaments. In 2006, he played for them at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week held in Wellington, Western Cape. He started all three of their matches at the tournament, helping them to two victories and a draw.

C. J. Stander Net Worth

C. J. Stander is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, C. J. Stander 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Christiaan Johan Stander (born 5 April 1990) is a South Africa-born rugby union player, who represents Ireland after qualifying through residency. He can play either as a flanker or number 8. He played for Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup between 2010 and 2012 and for the Bulls in Super Rugby in 2012. He moved to Irish province Munster in 2012 and made his debut for Ireland in

2016. In 2017, Stander was also selected for the British and Irish Lions.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

C. J. Stander height 6 ft 1 in Keynan weight 251  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is C. J. Stander Dating?

According to our records, C. J. Stander married to Jean-Marie Neethling. As of December 1, 2023, C. J. Stander’s is not dating anyone.

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However, that turned out to be his only involvement in the competition, as he once again linked up with the South Africa Under-20 team, being named as captain for the team due to compete in the 2010 IRB Junior World Championship. For the second Junior World Championship in a row, Stander scored a try in South Africa’s opening match, as they secured 40–14 win over Tonga in their first match. He captained them to a 73–0 victory over Scotland, before being involved in South Africa’s first ever defeat in a pool match at the Junior World Championships, as they lost 35–42 to Australia. Despite the result, South Africa qualified for the semi-finals as the best pool runner-up, but lost again at that stage against eventual champions New Zealand. Stander started his fifth match of the competition in his side’s 27–22 victory over England in the third-place play-off to emulate their 2009 finish.

Facts & Trivia

Keynan Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. C. J. Stander celebrates birthday on April 5 of every year.

Stander again featured in a compulsory friendly match prior to the 2011 Currie Cup, scoring two tries in a 50–19 victory over the Griffons in Welkom. After playing off the bench in their first three matches of the Currie Cup season, he then made the number eight jersey his own, being named in the run-on side for all of their remaining matches. He contributed six tries to the team’s cause – against the Leopards in Potchefstroom, against the Sharks, Western Province, the Pumas and two tries in their final match of the regular season, a 92–21 victory over the Leopards in Pretoria. However, the Blue Bulls endured a poor season and failed to qualify for the semi-finals, finishing in fifth spot on the log. With Stander only 21, he dropped to Under-21 and started for them in their two play-off matches in the Under-21 Provincial Championship; he scored a try in a 47–18 victory over the Golden Lions U21s in the semi-finals, and a second in a 46–30 victory over the Sharks U21s in the final, to secure his first silverware since joining the Blue Bulls.

What happened to CJ Stander?

Retired at the age of 30. In the 2021 Six Nations, Stander remained central to the Ireland cause – playing every minute of the season – but it came against the backdrop of his surprise decision to retire from all forms of the game at the age of 30.

Is CJ Stander an Irish citizen?

Rugby union career

Why is CJ Stander retiring?

Stander cited his desire to return to South Africa to be around family as one of his reasons for retiring, although he opted against trying to secure a contract with a South African side and decided to hang up his boots.

What nationality is CJ Stander?

South African

How is Joey Carbery?

A wrist injury sustained whilst on provincial duty with Munster ruled Carbery out of the 2020 Six Nations Championship , and surgery for the ankle injury he sustained during the world cup ruled him out of the tour of Australia in July 2020.