Content overview: “Jean Kleyn: Why the Springbok lock chose Gloucester’s physical revolution over lucrative o”. Jean Kleyn, the towering South African lock, has revealed the thinking behind his move to Gloucester, citing a shared mindset with his home country and the club’s emphasis on the gritty, physical aspects of rugby. The 31-year-old, who stands 6ft 8in and weighs around 120kg, chose the West Country project over more lucrative options elsewhere, believing in the direction Gloucester are heading under head coach George Skivington.
Kleyn’s decision to join Gloucester in 2024 came after a successful spell with Munster, where he won the United Rugby Championship in 2023. His form in Ireland earned him a recall to the Springboks squad under Rassie Erasmus, having previously played five Tests for South Africa in 2019 before switching allegiance to Ireland and then back again. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.