Former Irish international Jean Kleyn: Age, Spingboks, position, stats, net worth
Jean Kleyn made headlines in June 2023 after World Rugby cleared him to switch national teams. After playing for the Irish squad at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the Munster lock finally got the call to represent his birth country and officially call himself a 'Bok'.
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Although Jean Kleyn debuted for the Springboks in July 2023 in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Australia, his inclusion in the 33-player squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France is not guaranteed. The official team announcement will take place in August 2023.
Jean Kleyn's profile and bio summary
| Full name | Jean Kleyn |
| Date of birth | 26 August 2023 |
| Age | 29 (as of July 2023) |
| Birth sign | Virgo |
| Place of birth | Linden, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Current residence | Limerick, Ireland |
| Nationality | South African |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Height | 6'8'' (203 cm) |
| Weight | 121kg |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Gender | Male |
| Orientation | Heterosexual |
| Marital status | Married |
| Spouse | Aisling Kelly |
| Children | Eli Noah (born 2023) |
| Parents | Andri TuckerJohan Kleyn |
| Siblings | 3 |
| Education | University of Stellenbosch |
| Profession | Rugby player (Lock) |
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How old is Jean Kleyn?
Jean was born in Linden, Johannesburg, South Africa, on 26 August 1993. He is 29 years of age as of July 2023, and his zodiac sign is Virgo. He moved to Limerick, Ireland, in 2016.
Jean Kleyn's height and weight
The Munster rugby player is 6 feet 8 inches tall (203 cm) and weighs 121 kg. He has brown hair and eyes.
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Who is Jean Kleyn's wife?
The former Western Province teammate is married to primary school teacher Aisling Kelly. They exchanged vows on 14 August 2021 at Tankardstown House. Aisling shared how her husband proposed in Cape Town in 2019, shortly after the Rugby World Cup.
Does Jean Kleyn and his wife have children?
The Kleyns and new parents and share one child, baby Eli Noah Kleyn, born on 4 February 2023 in Limerick, Ireland.
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Jean Kleyn's rugby career
The Munster's lock started his professional rugby career when he represented the Western Province U19s at the 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship. He was promoted to the Under-21 team in the same season.
In 2014, the young rugby player was included in the Stormers squad. He became an integral part of the team for the 2014 and 2015 Super Rugby seasons, appearing in 13 of their 17 matches.
Before the 2016 Super Rugby season commenced, Jean suffered an arm injury during a warm-up match against the Jaguares. This would result in him missing the start of the competition.
After securing an early release from his contract with Western Province in July 2016, Kleyn left South Africa and joined the Irish Pro-14 team, the Munsters. He has since made over 130 appearances for them.
Did Jean Kleyn Irish qualify?
According to reports, after the 29-year-old qualified for Irish residency, he made five appearances for the national team, including two at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Has Jean Kleyn joined the Springbok rugby team?
It was reported in June 2023 that World Rugby had cleared the former Stormers player to switch from the Ireland national team to the Springboks. This comes after a rule change was enforced in 2022, allowing Test-capped players to represent a second national team if eligible.
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What position does Jean Kleyn play?
Jean is a South African rugby union player who plays as a lock for Irish United Rugby Championship club Munster.
Jean Kleyn's net worth
According to sources, the Springbok debutant is worth an estimated $1 to $5 million. This amount is derived from the salary he earned from his almost decade-long professional rugby career.
Jean Kleyn left the country in 2016 to join the Munsters in Ireland. After qualifying for residency, he played for the national team at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. In 2023, he was cleared to switch teams and join the Springboks.
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