JEAN-KLEYN

Jean Kleyn

Jean Kleyn: I was a 'very different person' when I played for Ireland

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".

Andre Esterhuizen - Aug 2023

Five fringe players who could make a big impression at the Rugby World Cup

The 33-man Springbok Rugby Cup squad is full of exceptional talent, but only 23 players can feature on match day.

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn

World Cup-bound Jean Kleyn was content with never playing for Springboks

If Jean Kleyn is to be believed, then no one was more surprised than the former Irish International’s inclusion in the Springboks’ 33-man World Cup squad.

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Springboks prepare for Welsh arm wrestle

Springbok assistant coach Daan Human and lock Jean Kleyn said on Monday they were preparing for an epic encounter against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday/

Jean Kleyn

Ireland reveal why Jean Kleyn was overlooked for Rugby World Cup squad

Forwards coach Paul O'Connell feels the locks Ireland have selected are 'big' enough to justify the exclusion of Munster star Jean Kleyn.

Jean Kleyn

New Bok Jean Kleyn reveals origin of black eye

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn revealed the story behind the black eye he was wearing for his Bok debut.