Springbok World Cup Winning Lock Signs For English Side
Gloucester Rugby confirmed the acquisition of Springbok World Cup-winning lock Jean Kleyn for the 2026/2027 season.
Kleyn Ruled Out Of Springbok Squad Due To Injury
Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory against the Barbarians on Saturday.
Etzebeth To Start As Kleyn Withdraws From Wales Test
Eben Etzebeth will start at lock alongside Franco Mostert in the Springboks’ final Tour clash against Wales on Saturday (19:40) after Jean Kleyn was forced to withdraw from the match-23 due to a niggle.
Boks Suffer Injury As Kleyn Replaces Nortje Due To Injury
Rugby World Cup-winning lock Jean Kleyn will join the Springboks in Edinburgh on Friday as a replacement for Ruan Nortje, who suffered a leg injury at training on Wednesday, which ruled him out of the outgoing Tour. The 31-year-old Kleyn, who earned his seventh Test cap for the Springboks in the RWC final against New […]