International rugby superstar, Irish legend, South African son, CJ Stander | Use It or Lose It
A humble Afrikaans boy from a small town on the Garden Route, who could've imagined the things young CJ Stander would eventually accomplish? We'll tell you who, CJ! Like most Afrikaans boys, CJ started playing rugby at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks in his respective age groups. It was clear from his earliest matches that he was a formidable, if not unstoppable, force on the field which saw him earn his provincial colours multiple times, captain his team at Craven week, captain the SA u/20 team, go onto represent the Blue Bulls, and finally transition to Ireland where he became a key member of the Munster team, captaining them on multiple occasions, and earning 51 caps for the national side. His resume speaks for itself.
Jean and Scalla dive into CJ's career, his time at home and abroad, the differences between club rugby here and there, the current British & Irish Lion's tour, a whole lot more, and everyone's favourite segment - DHL Bad Jokes!
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Use It or Lose It is a bi-weekly chat show with former Springboks and rugby legends Jean “JDV” de Villiers and Schalk “Scalla” Burger. It’s shoot from the hip, loose lip, fun, where they share old stories, talk sports, dabble in current affairs, and chat to other legends, musicians, celebs, and friends they’ve made over the years.
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The amount of respect the Irish people have for this guy is next to nothing. You’re a legend CJ !
As a limerick man I can honestly say that my heart dropped a little the day I heard CJ was leaving. Absolute legend and we will always consider him a son of limerick & one of our own.
CJ is an absolute gentleman, he gave it his all when ever he pulled on the red of Munster or green of Ireland. Was sad to hear he was returning to SA, but I'll always have great memories of him. A great role model and inspiration to young Irish players. I hope he and his family will be happy in SA. CJ will always be welcomed back to his second home in Ireland.
Not sure people in SA understand the love and respect we have for this guy in Munster and Ireland.
Mate the purists see it, our schooling system is currently under fire. We can’t knock it though as it gives our lads a dream and or opportunity. Of which we are truly great-full.🔥🇿🇦🤙✌️.
and the other home nations too! I'm an England fan and have huge respect for the legend
You can take him back to Ireland. He chose you guys. So I dnt understand why must we love him because he was born in South Africa. People celebrate and love you for your deeds. His deeds were done for Ireland. So I dnt know why we must love and appreciate him when he went to war against us. He chose Ireland. I have no love for him as a sportsman. Or county man. Go back to Ireland
@@answeredprayers9396 you cast him out like a turd idiots!
@@answeredprayers9396 You've missed the point of my post completely .. I didn't ask you or the people of SA to love him .. I mentioned that we love him .. that chip you're wearing on your shoulder must be some weight .. Maybe in future you'll take the time to read what's been written before making idiotic responses ..
Much love to CJ, he represented Ireland with great dignity. I always felt great pride when he pulled on the green of Ireland. Irish people have migrated the world over for centuries, and in turn many people have come to Ireland to set up a new life for their families. Some people may have questioned him playing for Ireland, but for me what better representation of our country is a man who uprooted his whole life to start fresh in a new country with nothing but a dream to his name? The Irish rugby team represents a lot more than just a person born on the island of Ireland. He encapsulates that spirit of chasing a dream even when the odds are stacked against you, and leaving behind your place of birth to make something for yourself and your family. I am very happy to see he is content and living his life back home with friends and family surrounding him. Go raibh maith agat CJ, you and your family are always welcome in your second home.
What lovely comments Rayden
@@grantevans6597 Straight from the heart brother!
Well said Rayden, much ❤ from SA
Awesome comment. Thank you for welcoming our players with such open arms 🙌🙌
I didn't realise how brutal the South African system is when it comes to rugby. My apologies and shame on the system that has made players feel unwelcome. You give alot for so little. Breaks my heart because you give so much to make me feel better about myself and our country.
I currently stay in Ireland and as ex South Africans and it makes me feel so proud how the Irish respected CJ
Saffa or Portuguese?
Being from Paarl/Franschoek area i must say i love Ireland. Spend a number of holidays in Limerick and County Wicklow. Wonderful people.
What a joy it was to have CJ here at Munster. Boy is he missed. Great to see Jean DeV too. Once Munster always Munster. Thank you South Africa.
There is certainly a close bond beween SA rugby and Munster - we have seen quite a few of our guys head that way, and all of them have come back with nothing but respect for the team.
Stumbled upon this channel. All that I ever wished for. Couple of mates chilling, talking rugby. Feels as if one is part of this kuier.
CJ was a great Munster and Irishman, not just a player. Beloved by the Red Army, as was JDV. A wonderful chat between three Rugby legends.
As a Munster man, CJ has been sewn into the Munster fabric, as has Jean DeVilliers and in terms of opposition, what a an absolute beast and competitor Schalk Burger was. From management to players there has been a tremendous bond formed between the mighty South Africa and Munster. We were only delighted to see our own Felix Jones on the coaching staff to see the Rainbow Nation lift the Webb Ellis Cup. #PintsForTheBoys
one of the toughest men to wear the irish jersey - was considered too small to be a springbok. Shows you how obsessed we are with size.
Heinrich Brussow flashbacks
From an Irishman, really enjoyed the show guys. Three legends!
you can claim to be South African, But C.J. you are one of us paddies now ;-) , Thanks for everything and all the best for your retirement.
And I thought CJ’s accent was hard to understand lol. Thanks for everything CJ one of the great Munster backrows and that’s saying something!
He's in awesome company isnt he .. and as good as any of them ..
Its because English is his second langauge
Thought a young Schalk Britz was being interviewed! Loved watching CJ with Munster and Ireland
Great show - CJ seems like a top bloke
No wonder your channel is so dope my guy, you watch all these other channels too. Good to see. Can never learn enough about this great game. 👍
@@nox6885 Cheers man yeah I love the banter of these guys! (Plus I feel like they speak their minds more once they've finished playing!)
@@TwoCentsRugby true story. I just love watching them because people have a misconception about SA rugby players. Maybe not so much you guys from the Long White Cloud because of the rivalry and Super Rugby but definitely other countries. Watching Burger being so calm must be a mind fcuk for some people 🤣.
Love your show brother.
@@nox6885 It is, I can assure you! haha Top player though, hugely respected up here!
This show makes me so happy, Jean and Scalla you both are such legendary bok players who make your country so proud to this day and are so humble and great to everyone you interview, it’s so cool to see more into the rugby legends who come on as guests and see a glimpse into your two’s personality as hosts. My fave show on youtube by far and the only show that really lets us fans appreciate and get to know players off the field ❤️❤️ also CJ is a legend, please never stop making these videos
Great treat to have an hour of CJ and Jean de Villiers. Great guys and great Munster men!
Great interview , as an Irishman , CJ was a great player for Ireland n Munster who gave everything he had . Top bloke
Lekker humans. Well done boys. Quality session. Wish I was good enough to have been interviewed by you okes. If only for the good humour. Humble solid citizens with epic banter. CJ, a man’s man. Sending regards all from Germany
Brilliant show Gents. CJ - it's a travesty that you never played in Green & Gold, but regardless of that, your career and achievements have been incredible. What a great ambassador of SA.
ah but he played exceptionally well in green (and red)
He is no ambassador of SA. This guy is no longer South Africans. He is Irish. How can you praise someone who went against you at war. He has done nothing for South Africa
As an Irishman I know he should have played for the Boks. The time it happened was luck in CJ feeling he wasn't going to be given a shot by the Boks and come to Ireland showed his worth and quality. We know the Boks made an error. How many caps would he have got for the Boks if given the chance, 30?
@@answeredprayers9396 it's what he did on the rugby field, regardless of where he displayed his talent. Respect.
Loved by many, respected by all. 💪🏽
I can't believe this is the same Schalk Burger who was such an animal on the pitch!😄Great player but seems so chilled off the pitch!
Total respect CJ.
Watching from Uganda much love CJ was a big fun Man
In Afrikaans we call CJ an Yster (Iron). That is the greatest respect a rugby player can get from a South African.
👍
2nd greatest. after ysterpiel :P
The Bulldog in the Boks jersey was the best thing I’ve seen today…
CJ back in SA what a legend!
You guys are the best for doing this show. These episodes have been absolutely awesome, the questions and insights are great and the banter is top notch. Please keep it up!
Fantastic show, well done and CJ…brilliant player and a true gentleman. Legend.
Another great show. Thanks guys.
best rugby show going around. Love the style of this show man! Can only replicate this is you have really good guys involved in it!
I was born in East london, partly a Irish, Welsh,French huggenot Dutch German something like that. Born in Africa. I feel like a weapon at the age of 47
If u okes need help6um in!!
Thanks CJ for your contribution to Ireland and Munster, 100% commitment. Great show guys, wish you continued success.
So much respect for all of you. I live in England now. I did live in Limerick for a while. Didn't see you then. I would love to come home.
Awesome show..Awesome player!!
What an awesome player !
Fantastic show guys. Congratulations CJ, awesome career!
Awesome show. Doug quote killed me.
Excellent Interview , thanks CJ
Great content guys!🔥🇿🇦👊🏾🙏👍
Looking forward!!
what a solid oke, nice to have you back CJ
Jean was a savage at munster like!!
Excellent as always
Great show, love from the Philippines :)
Great show gents, lets work on audio pls.
Such a good show.
CJ. You are missed in Munster
He obviously doesn't miss Munster...
@@zeppelinfloyd6292 he's with his family in sa
Three top class guy's.
God Bless Africa
love this show
Arguably my favourite episode chaps. CJ is a fantastic player and ambassador for the game. Great insights from 3 giants of SA (and Ireland). Really also enjoying your analysis for Supersport - top stuff. Hope you get the subs for this channel way up. Thanks!
Love the bad jokes section ou pel
Amazing content !
Love CJ Stander!
Love CJ. Yster and a top bloke.
I never realized that Juan coulbe funny? And I'm an ex centre. I'd love a shot. Anyway I support the Joburg boys come rain or shine. So only Schalk is unaffected by this 🤣
Hope we can still get Hellbent boerewors in Aldi with you sitting in Paarl CJ?!
Great episode, I'm just confused why Schalk said that Ireland had a series win against SA in SA in 2016 when they didn't?
Yes you right, Ireland won the first test at Newlands in 2016 when CJ was red carded for a late tackle on Lambie, but the boks won the next two tests in Jhb and PE to clinch the series, the newlands win was the only victory that Ireland have ever achieved against the boks in SA. Looks like Schalk had too many red bulls LOL.
Go on Limerick! ☘️😁
I don’t know about wetting the bed but when I was 5 I burnt the house down, close call but I survived 😂
He’s got n nice jersey on.
Do they mention the Lambie incident in this show
Lekker ene boys!
Is daai die nuwe Red Bulls wat so skuim maak?
How did South Africa miss this great talent. Ireland won. Shame on us.
"Ja very cute"
Could have been one of South Africas Legends if it wasn't for politics
Christiaan Johannes Stander, he's from Ireland 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂
Yeah we get it. A number of Zimbabweans represented the Boks and sang the South African Anthem. We never ever saw that as a betrayal.
Lekker CJ, ek was baie jammer toe jy die bulle verlaat het maar jy het jou uitstekend van jou taak gekwyt en SA se naam hoog gaan hou in Ierland. Hoop ek kan jou eendag ontmoet.
Want to ask Jean and Schalck their honest opinion...about Newlands...why dont x Wp and stormers players not put more effort in to keep this the home of Wp and Stormers.?It is if nobody matters...that is a monument in Cape Town..just as the castle is..and the Voortrekker monument is...Why dont nobody approach irb for funding?How can we demolish this monument?
Financial reasons, apparently the Stormers are in financial difficulty and agreed for Newlands to be sold. I don’t have the full story
Bcos its a prehistoric load of old concrete. Terrible place to watch sport... Unlike Newlands Cricket which is still a classic.
Isn't this the guy that ended Lambie's career?
You give me these guys and I will clean up their act live a clean moral life no drunkenness no alcohol never smoking and I promise you they will stuff the living daylights out of the British Lions.
What are you guys drinking? Lol.
CJ is only 31. He definitely retired early.
audio is kak!
CJ: "I still can't do English that well" Schalk: "...and you spent 10 years in Ireland?" 🤔 🤣🤣🤣
@Darragh Kirby 😂😂😂
Retired at 31? I assume a career ending injury?
lkr boys
Naaah this aight it, but props to the former Bok players only👏👏👏yall the real MVPS
Take that negative energy and do something constructive with your life.
Also responsible for Pat lambies early and unnecessary retirement...😑
That is definitely not Red Bull...
Superstar???? Ok
Wie van julle bitches is 2de.
SELLOUT
not good enough to be a springbok though lol
He would have always played second fiddle to Duane Vermeulen
Use it or lose it is for South Africans. Not sell outs. That guy is Irish. Let him go back
You really are a clown :D
Ur a poes
I never realized cavemen existed until I read your comment. Really have your head in the sand and do not grant anyone anything
@@leondutoit2629 I could not have said it better sir.
@@3storiesUp as a rugby woman supporter I agree with you fully. Rugby is no longer for amateurs, as it was when I was growing up, I honestly respect rugby players who work to be professionals.
Dirty player cost pat lambie his career. . I never rated him as a good player , certainly not in the Andre venter, juan smith or ruben kruger mould. He is far off the mark
Only real men don't drink alcohol. That's the main reason these modern players are such a bunch of softies and get injured and pull muscles at the least point of exertion.
Schalk Burger a softy?
Swearing by Rassie at the rugby meetings shows what a bunch of moral cowards these modern players are. Not one if these so called tough guys got up and told the coach to clean up his foul mouth.
WTF r u talking about? R u a linguistic presciptivist?
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