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Published 10:25 13 Jun 2016 BST
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"CJ said to me, 'Dad, if we lose to my teammates think it's my fault'."Stander was delighted when the final whistle confirmed Ireland's win but was reluctant to join in the on-pitch celebrations. His teammates ushered him onto the field but he stood at the fringes while others hugged and laughed. He spoke with Joe Schmidt and pulled in a few players - Jack McGrath and Paddy Jackson were two - for private words of congratulations. Lambie was back at the ground for the end-game. He was in a neck brace and moving gingerly after being attended to at a local hospital. Stander gave him space then but sought him out to personally apologise at the post-match dinner. Stander will learn his fate later today after being cited for the red card incident. There remains a strong likelihood that he will miss the remainder of the tour. For Jannie Stander, his wife Amanda and other son Janneman, the homecoming was bittersweet. All are hoping that they will get another chance, or two, to see CJ representing that green jersey of Ireland in Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.

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