Jean Kleyn: Irish reaction to my Springbok move has been 'resoundingly positive'

Munster lock Kleyn represented Ireland under Joe Schmidt at the 2019 World Cup in Japan after qualifying on residency grounds
Jean Kleyn: Irish reaction to my Springbok move has been 'resoundingly positive'

South Africa's Jean Kleyn switched allegiances due to lack of selection and game time with the Irish.

MUNSTER's Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South Africa was "outside the realm of thinking" just months ago.

Lock Kleyn represented Ireland under Joe Schmidt at the 2019 World Cup in Japan after qualifying on residency grounds.

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