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Jean Kleyn couldn’t quite believe it when he got a phone call from Rassie Erasmus the morning after the URC Final! Watch his exclusive interview with Brenden Nel as he opens up about making his Springbok debut Get all of the latest local and international sports news, fixtures and results on RTÉ Sport. From GAA, soccer and rugby to NFL and equestrian, we have it all! Lock Jean Kleyn has played international rugby before but admits nothing compares to the prospect of making his debut for the Springboks.

Jean Kleyn eligible for Springbok Test selection Former Irish international lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared for Springbok selection under new eligibility rules. World Rugby confirmed on Thursday that the Johannesburg-born 29-year-old fulfilled the necessary ‘birthright transfer’ requirements. Munster lock Jean Kleyn is set to make his Springbok debut in next month’s Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Pretoria. Here’s everything you need to know about Jean Kleyn, the Irish lock who now qualifies to play for the Springboks.

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Alongside these newcomers, seasoned lock Lood de Jager returns to the squad, partnering with Jean Kleyn in the engine room. De Jager’s inclusion is particularly noteworthy as he plays his first Test match since a 2023 Rugby Championship game, returning after overcoming significant injuries. The team also includes recent arrivals from the Vodacom Bulls, RG Jean Kleyn PULLS OUT of Springbok squad with injury | Springbok Team Update Forever Sports 82.2K subscribers 1 Rassie Erasmus has recalled World Cup winner Jean Kleyn to the Springboks squad following the injury to Ruan Nortje ahead of the clash against Scotland.

Former Ireland lock Jean Kleyn is in line to make his Springbok debut in the Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Pretoria.

There are plenty of new faces in both teams as Munster and Connacht go head-to-head at Thomond Park, but for the supporters it is the returning heroes who will provide most cheer. Cameron Hanekom will make his debut for the Springboks against Wales, while Jordan Hendrikse starts at flyhalf in a new-look team.

MUNSTER LOCK JEAN Kleyn has been ruled out of South Africa’s three Tests in July after picking up an injury during the weekend win over the Barbarians, the Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus “Ahead of his Springbok debut Jean Kleyn said it had been an honour to play for Ireland but that representing South Africa has always been his childhood dream. (Via Brenden Nel on YouTube)”

Jean Kleyn After a starring debut against Australia, Jean Kleyn is back in the starting line-up to earn his second Test cap for the Springboks. Ahead of and following his debut for the Springboks, Kleyn spoke about representing South Africa as a dream come true and hopes to emulate the likes of Bakkies Botha. Former Irish international Jean Kleyn said he was still in a “whirlwind” after being called up to the South African squad for the Castle Springbok lock Jean Kleyn put in a strong 80-minute performance against the Barbarians this past Saturday but was ruled out with an injury ahead of the mid-year Test matches against Italy and Georgia.

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn put in a strong 80-minute performance against the Barbarians this past Saturday but was ruled out with an injury ahead of the mid-year Test matches against Italy and Georgia. „There is good news for Jean Kleyn as he has returned to full training,“ a Munster injury update read. „Kleyn returns having missed the

The Springboks are dealing with an injury crisis at lock ahead of their clash with the All Blacks at Ellis Park in Round Three of the Rugby Championship. Head coach Rassie Erasmus is already without the services of Rugby World Cup winners Lood de Jager, Franco Mostert and Jean Kleyn, but the lock depth has been further depleted ahead of the meeting Rassie Eramsus has named his first Test 23 for 2025 with four players set to make their Springbok debuts in the game against the Barbarians

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn says he is trying to shut out any outside noise regarding his history as an international for Ireland, which happened when he was a „very different person“.

WATCH as Munster coach Graham Rowntree gives an insightful update on World Cup-winning Springbok Jean Kleyn’s eye injury. Lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of South Africa’s three Tests in July after picking up an injury during the weekend win over the Barbarians, the Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus announced on Sunday.

SA Rugby have announced that Munster and ex-Ireland lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared for Springbok selection under rugby’s new eligibility rules. Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad for the incoming series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory against the Barbarians in Cape Town on Saturday. The veteran lock last played almost two years ago, and he will partner Jean Kleyn in the second row. The Bok mentor confirmed De Jager would run the lineouts and restart his partnership with hooker Malcolm Marx after his long absence. “Lood is a student of the game when it comes to lineouts.

Jean Kleyn, originally from Johannesburg and now 29 years old, satisfied all the requirements for birthright transfer, making him eligible for Springbok selection. Kleyn made the decision to move to Ireland in 2016, subsequently qualifying for selection in the Irish national team through residency in 2019. Munster lock Jean Kleyn shared his emotions on winning the Rugby World Cup with his native South Africa after traveling a “difficult” road Although it is not a Test debut and he will remain uncapped, Van der Merwe says he sees it as a first test for the national side when he runs off the bench at the DHL Stadium (5.10pm kick-off) for

Munster lock Jean Kleyn is a surprise addition to the Springboks‘ plans for the 2023 Test season. Kleyn has played five Tests for Ireland, but a new World Rugby regulation could see him turn out for the country of his birth. Kleyn says he was „overwhelmed“ when the Springboks showed interest in his services. Jean Kleyn was called up on Friday as a Springboks replacement for Ruan Nortje, who suffered a leg injury at training on Wednesday, ahead of the Test against Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday.