Rugby World Cup
1title
2023
Jean Kleyn
Lock
Nationality
South Africa
Current club
Gloucester
Competition
Premiership Rugby
Age
33
Reported · 2026-11-06
Height
203 cm
Reported · 2026-10-28
Weight
123 kg
Reported · 2026-10-28
Player data & sources
Caps use dated, reviewed snapshots. Measurements require a source; estimates also require a dated basis. Missing facts remain unrecorded while review continues.
- Age: 33 · reported · as of 2026-11-06
- Height: 203 cm · reported · as of 2026-10-28
- Weight: 123 kg · reported · as of 2026-10-28
Career Success
Honours
United Rugby Championship
1title
2023
Career Journey
Club History
Western Province
2014–2016
Appearances
24
Points
5
Stormers
2014–2016
Appearances
19
Points
0
Munster
2016–2026
Appearances
167
Points
80
Gloucester
2026–Present
Appearances
0
Points
0
Career Story
Career Highlights
Made 167 appearances across a decade with Munster.
Started Munster's victory over the Stormers in the 2023 United Rugby Championship final.
Represented Ireland at the 2019 Rugby World Cup before later becoming eligible for South Africa.
Won the 2023 Rugby World Cup with the Springboks.
Joined Gloucester ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Player Profile
Player Summary
Jean Kleyn is a World Cup-winning lock whose power, maul craft and relentless tight-phase work made him a cornerstone of Munster before his move to Gloucester.