Kleyn, Snyman included in Springbok World Cup squad, key trio miss out 

'Bok skipper Siya Kolisi has been included despite not playing a test yet this year. 
Kleyn, Snyman included in Springbok World Cup squad, key trio miss out 

INCLUDED: Jean Kleyn. Pic: ©INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Steve Haag

Munster second-row forwards RG Snyman and Jean Kleyn have been included in a 33-player South Africa squad World Cup squad that has some big-name players absent due to injury. 

Ex-Ireland international Kleyn gets the nod alongside teammate Snyman, with regular starter Lood de Jager ruled out through injury. The other marquee absentees are out-half Handre Pollard and outside-centre Lukhanyo Am. 

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