As an Afrikaner by birth and a former Ireland international, CJ Stander is one of the few people to have a foot in both camps when South Africa take on Ireland this weekend in a battle between the world's two best teams.
Jacques Nienaber has not arrived in Dublin yet, but Leinster is already the envy of their European rivals.
Nine weeks after playing for Ireland for the last time, the retiring CJ Stander made a farewell Irish TV appearance on The Late, Late Show.
Munster have worked quickly to decide who they want to replace the retiring CJ Stander and they have signed Jason Jenkins from Top League.
Ireland’s triumphant players serenaded the retiring CJ Stander with a Tina Turner classic after he helped dismantle England on his Guinness Six Nations send-off.
CJ Stander played his 51st and last game for Ireland on Saturday and Andy Farrell had a message for him in the post-game dressing room.
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton hadn't a clue what was going on when called to a Monday meeting with Andy Farrell and the retiring CJ Stander.
50-cap Ireland back row CJ Stander had caused a shock this Tuesday by announcing he will retire from all forms of rugby this summer.