Jean Kleyn to depart Munster at end of season for English Premiership outfit

Jean Kleyn during Munster training at the University of Limerick. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Munster are set to lose World Cup-winning lock Jean Kleyn at the end of the season with Gloucester on Tuesday announcing the South African’s signing ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Kleyn, 33, in August, was offered a contract to extend his stay at Munster into at least an 11th season following his 2016 move from the Stormers but has instead signed a three-year deal to join the English PREM club.