Former Ireland rugby captain, Paul O’Connell, has revealed that CJ Stander’s Munster teammate, Jean Kleyn, was close to being recalled to the Irish national team. Kleyn, who was born in South Africa, made his debut for Ireland in 2019, but has not featured since then. O’Connell believes that Kleyn’s physicality and work ethic make him a strong contender for the Irish squad. However, he was not included in the recent Six Nations squad, sparking disappointment for the player. O’Connell expressed his belief that Kleyn will continue to work hard and potentially earn a recall in the future..
Kleyn ‘was very close’ to Ireland recall – O’Connell
Former Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has revealed that Munster lock Jean Kleyn was on the verge of being recalled to the national team before his injury setback. O’Connell, who is now part of the Ireland coaching set-up, said Kleyn was “very close” to earning a recall to the squad due to his impressive performances for Munster. However, the South African-born player suffered a calf injury, ruling him out of contention. O’Connell praised Kleyn’s work ethic and said it was a shame he couldn’t showcase his talents on the international stage, but he remains hopeful for his future prospects.
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