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Jean Kleyn and Jack Crowley celebrate Munster's URC victory over Leinster in Croke Park last month I PICTURE: Sportsfile
SOUTH AFRICA Head-Coach Rassie Erasmus has named Munster Rugby's Jean Kleyn to start in this weekend's clash with Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
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South Africa, who go into Saturday afternoon's clash fresh off a victory over Ireland in Dublin, will be looking to keep their flawless November record in tact.
Erasmus' side have recorded comprehensive wins over Japan, France, Italy and most recently, Ireland.
Among those lining out against Wales this weekend is Munster lock Jean Kleyn.
A former Stormers player, Kleyn made his Munster debut In September 2016 against Scarlets whilst he won his first Champions Cup cap against Leicester Tigers at Thomond Park the following December.
The South African made his 50th Munster appearance against Leinster in December 2018.
Kleyn earned a call-up to the Springboks for the Rugby Championship and made his South Africa debut against Australia in July 2023.
He played an important role for the Springboks as they won the 2023 Rugby World Cup and made one appearance for Munster in 2023/24 but missed the majority of the season due to eye and knee injuries.
The lock signed a two-year contract extension in November 2023 that keeps him at the province until at least 2026.
Kleyn started the opening six games of the 2024/25 season and earned a call-up to the Springboks squad but was ruled out for a number of months due to a thigh injury.
Kick-off at the Principality Stadium on Saturday afternoon is a 3.10pm.
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