Jean Kleyn

Jean Kleyn
Date of birth (1993-08-26) 26 August 1993
Place of birthJohannesburg, South Africa
Height2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight123 kg (19.4 st; 271 lb)
SchoolHoërskool Linden
UniversityStellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Youth career
2012–2014 Western Province
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2016 Western Province 24 (5)
2014–2016 Stormers 19 (0)
2016– Munster 151 (75)
Correct as of 31 May 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 Ireland 5 (0)
2023– South Africa 7 (0)
Correct as of 1 November 2023
Medal record
Men's Rugby union
Representing  South Africa
Rugby World Cup
2023 FranceSquad

Jean Kleyn (born 26 August 1993) is a South African professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Irish United Rugby Championship club Munster and the South Africa national team. He came on as a replacement during South Africa’s 2023 World Cup win vs New Zealand.

Kleyn played five times for Ireland in 2019, having qualified by residency. He subsequently changed his national affiliation and made his debut for South Africa in 2023.