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21st December 2017
11:57am GMT

"Following a lot of speculation and unfounded articles in the media, I am delighted to announce that I have signed a new three year contract with the IRFU through to 2021."My intention was always to stay with Munster and Ireland throughout this process having settled well in Limerick with my wife and within the Munster family. "The coaching setup, ethos and work ethic within both camps is tremendous and I'm very excited at the prospect of playing my part in achieving great things through hard work and determination with both squads. https://twitter.com/IrishRugby/status/943808840730062849"My wife and I took a leap of faith and have made a lot of sacrifices to be here but it has all been worthwhile especially given how much of a privilege it is to wear the Munster and Ireland jerseys when given that responsibility. Ireland is a special country in which to live and play rugby and I'm fully aware of that.
"The Munster and Ireland fans have been fantastic to us since we arrived and my continued focus will be to do my best for them and both teams when called upon."What a man. It's a brilliant Christmas present for Ireland and Munster fans, knowing that Stander will remain at Thomond Park after recent speculation that he was on the verge of a big-money move to Montpellier. He reportedly turned an offer worth €850,0o0 per annum to stay in Ireland, following Munster Peter O'Mahony and Tadhg Furlong in negotiating new deals with the IRFU.
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