OFFICIAL | World Rugby clears Jean Kleyn for Springbok selection | Sport

Former Ireland lock Jean Kleyn is eligible to be selected for the Springboks after World Rugby cleared his selection under new eligibility rules. | Sport24news

The global governing body confirmed on Thursday that Kleyn, 29, fulfilled the necessary"birthright transfer" requirements.Realistic Rassie rubbishes any thoughts of Boks as World Cup favourites: 'No sense doing that'

Kleyn, who joined Munster from the Stormers in 2016, played five Tests for Ireland in 2019 after qualifying on residency grounds.

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