CJ Stander reveals he joked about Caelan Doris taking Ireland number eight role

Ireland's CJ Stander has revealed he once joked about Caelan Doris taking his number eight jersey with his new team-mate's father.

Former Ireland Under-20 captain Doris is poised to make his international debut in the position during Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland in Dublin.

South Africa-born Stander has consequently been switched to blindside flanker for head coach Andy Farrell's first game in charge after his light-hearted comments proved prophetic.