Jean Kleyn cleared for Springbok selection

Under the rule which came into force in 2022 it allows for players to pick their country of birth (or of their parents or grandparents birth) once they have not been selected for a period of at least 36 months by an adopted country.

CLEARED FOR SELECTION: World Rugby have confirmed that Jean Kleyn is eligible to play for South Africa under the country of birth rule. Pic: Donall Farmer

Former Irish international lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared to play for South Africa under new eligibility rules.

World Rugby confirmed on Thursday the 29-year-old who was born in Johannesburg has fulfilled the necessary 'birthright transfer' requirements.