It’s official: CJ Stander is the most popular Irish import since Saint Patrick

If Ireland will take one thing from the 2016 Six Nations, it's CJ Stander.

No third successive title, not even any of the old glorious defeats. Just a flat campaign lit up by just one win so far, against the lowly Italians at that. But, throughout, one man has stolen our hearts. One man has captivated the nation and worked his way into the Irish embrace. Step forward, CJ Stander. Ireland's first win since October was fitted with the South African's first try for his new country. If there was ever any doubt before Saturday, CJ Stander is now a fully-fledged Irish man. And we couldn't be more proud. https://twitter.com/carol_hennessy/status/708656585833373696 CJ Stander's first Irish try. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNVCcuT5-L8 CJ Stander, the proud, patriotic Irish man. https://twitter.com/SportsJOEdotie/status/696347444259508225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw CJ Stander, the national holiday. https://twitter.com/AoifMcG/status/708656236489789440 CJ Stander, the earthquake. Seemingly. https://twitter.com/albear_faintin/status/708974931158175744 CJ Stander, the cross-community officer. https://twitter.com/AliceIsFierce/status/708755569881038848 CJ Stander, the turning-bellies-to-mush guy. https://twitter.com/unfunfionn/status/708678786418655232 CJ Stander, the record-breaker. 49 man of the matches in 4 international appearances. https://twitter.com/FionnKeane/status/708675187718426624 CJ Stander, the turncoat. Wait, piss off. He loves Ireland more than you. https://twitter.com/Ben_W__/status/708671881180794880 CJ Stander, the pie. https://twitter.com/OrlaRea_/status/708661082542501889 CJ Stander, the over-the-top's favourite. https://twitter.com/_PatriciaV_/status/708657769310773252 CJ Stander, the heart-throb. https://twitter.com/QueenLilypops/status/708656931351691264 CJ Stander, the monster. https://twitter.com/jackdonnellly/status/708656056784822272 CJ Stander, the beast. https://twitter.com/shiskabow/status/708651418585059328 CJ Stander, the machine. https://twitter.com/vanpalmero/status/708651030980984833 CJ Stander, the man. https://twitter.com/beahan_taidgh/status/708656850338709504 CJ Stander, we love you. https://twitter.com/StevieBuckley/status/708655864249503745