Kleyn and Nic a Bhàird named Player of the Year at Munster Rugby Awards

The winners of the 2023 Munster Rugby Awards have been announced.

MEN'S PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jean Kleyn has won the Men's Player of the Year award at the 2023 Munster Rugby awards. Pic:  ©INPHO/Ben Brady

The winners of the 2023 Munster Rugby awards, across both the professional and domestic games have been announced.

Jean Kleyn was named Men's Player of the Year. Kleyn enjoyed a memorable 2022/23 campaign. He started 24 games throught the season more than anyone else in the squad. He made a remarkable 19 consecutive starts in the second half of the season culminating in Munster's URC title win. Kleyn went on to make his debut for South Africa against Australia in July before helping the Springboks to the Rugby World Cup title coming off the bench in the final win over New Zealand.