Jake: Rassie, Jacques ‘got it right’
Jake White has hailed Rassie Erasmus’ decision to get Jean Kleyn back into South African colours as the former Ireland lock prepares to make his Springbok debut against Australia.
Jake White has hailed Rassie Erasmus’ decision to get Jean Kleyn back into South African colours as the former Ireland lock prepares to make his Springbok debut against Australia.
Lock Jean Kleyn is still pinching himself that he will get the opportunity to make his Springbok debut against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
SA Rugby has officially confirmed that former Irish international lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared for Springbok selection under new eligibility rules.
Lock Jean Kleyn is not only the “perfect fit” for the Springboks, but his potential World Cup selection by Rassie Erasmus will annoy rivals Ireland, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are relishing the opportunity to deploy South African-born Ireland lock Jean Kleyn for the Springboks.
Former Ireland lock Jean Kleyn is set to make his Springbok debut in the Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Pretoria.
The Springboks sprang a surprise by selecting Jean Kleyn in the Rugby Championship squad, but have had to jump through hoops to pick the South African-born Ireland international.
Munster coach Johann van Graan and lock Jean Kleyn believe the Irish side are facing a massive challenge ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.
Damian de Allende, Chris Cloete, Jean Kleyn and CJ Stander are all available for selection for Munster when they face Leinster in the PRO14 final on Saturday.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the PRO14 this past weekend.