But isn't it sad to see someone you respect turn out to be a liar? He announced his retirement from all forms of rugby.
Was he lying? Maybe, probably even, but maybe he's just had a change of heart, no one knows what's in his head at the time of making the decision and at the time of making this decision. People can change their minds if they like. Ultimately, though, I don't really care if he was lying. He seems like a nice guy who's happy with his decisions and I like watching him play. Most importantly I don't have to see him playing for Ireland again and being a pain in the backside
Stander hints at rugby return: I think I have got a lot of rugby left in me
CJ Stander has hinted that he might not be done playing yet despite announcing that he will be retiring at the end of the season to return to South Africa.www.sarugbymag.co.za
Why would you be angry? Seems really odd to me that people would genuinely be angry about this.
He is not yet retired and he was available for selection, hence why he's still playing for Munster.
Angry, because we all kind of knew this was coming. Just like so many before him. He retired for family reasons, came back to SA, and now that he's back here, with the family, wants to return to playing.
Yeah, but why would this make you angry? It's weird.
Knew what was coming, exactly? Firstly he's still in Ireland and will probably stay here until a Lions selection is completely off the cards. He wasn't in contract after this year, which is readily available information. He would be entitled to a tax break for retiring in Ireland, but not if he then comes out of retirement, and certainly not if he finishes his playing career in South Africa. He won't earn nearly as much money playing in SA as he would in Ireland as an international or in France, so no financial incentives there. He retired from all forms of rugby, because he presumably at the very least wants to take a break from the game and consider what he wants to do next. He finished out his contract, owes literally nobody a thing and can do what he wants with the remainder of his years in the game, whether that be coaching, playing or putting paint on the field.
If he comes back, I genuinely couldn't care less. It's not a cynical decision on his part. You're right, he will probably get a nicer reception than Zebo did in Thomond anyway, but I think wherever he plays next will be with an eye to coaching.
Dude, we're bored out of our mind, there's not much else to talk about rugby-wise. More Saffas won European trophies this past weekend than the B&I Lions squad...
So was he available for the lions and not picked then? I got the impression (maybe wrongly) that he was retiring at the end of the season and thus not available for lions selection?
