Jean Kleyn: 'I don’t play the game for people who criticise me or are cynical'

Jean Kleyn has opened up about the negativity that cascaded his way after he made the Ireland squad for the last World Cup, and how he lost his love for the game

GREAT CRAIC: Simon Zebo and Jean Kleyn enjoy a light moment as they make their way to training with Liam O’Connor. Kleyn says he has rediscovered his enjoyment of the game, even the tough training sessions. Picture: Ryan Byrne

Jean Kleyn has opened up about the negativity that cascaded his way after he made the Ireland squad for the last World Cup, and how he lost — and then rediscovered — his love for the game.

This sense of renewal has been apparent in his form over the last season-and-a-bit with Munster’s forwards coach Graham Rowntree praising his GPS numbers, his input with ball in hand, at rucks, in mauls and in the scrum.