• Munster back-row has qualified for Ireland on residency grounds[br]• Joe Schmidt without nine regular players for visit of Wales to DublinThe South Africa-born flanker CJ Stander will create his Test debut for Ireland in Sunday’s Six Nations opener against Wales,with Sean O’Brien and Rob Kearney taking their injury toll to nine frontline stars.The Munster back-row Stander will start at blindside at the Aviva Stadium, the 23-year-old having completed his Ireland qualification on residency grounds.
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Source: theguardian.com