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Munster Confirm Jean Kleyn to Join Gloucester at Season’s End

The World Cup-winning lock departs after 160 Munster appearances, reflecting Gloucester’s broader recruitment revamp.

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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Eben Etzebeth, RG Snyman, Jean Kleyn and Franco Mostert of South Africa pose for a photo following their team's victory ing the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Munster confirmed Kleyn will leave at the end of the season to join Gloucester in the Premiership.
  • The42 reports he rejected a new Munster deal and is understood to have agreed a three-year contract with Gloucester.
  • Kleyn has made 160 appearances and scored 15 tries for Munster across a decade with the province.
  • He played for Ireland at the 2019 Rugby World Cup before featuring in South Africa’s 2023 final win over the All Blacks.
  • Rugby365 reports Top 14 interest from Toulouse and Bordeaux-Bègles and outlines Gloucester’s recent injury-driven additions of Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia, Will Crane and Dan Robson.