Forwards coach Paul O'Connell feels the locks Ireland have selected are 'big' enough to justify the exclusion of Munster star Jean Kleyn.
Springbok lock Jean Kleyn revealed the story behind the black eye he was wearing for his Bok debut.
Lock Jean Kleyn has played international rugby before but admits nothing compares to the prospect of making his debut for the Springboks.
Former Irish international lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared for Springbok selection under new eligibility rules and could make his debut as soon as next month.
Rassie Erasmus has explained the Springboks' reasoning behind selecting former Ireland international Jean Kleyn, despite voting against the change in eligibility laws that allowed it.
Ireland lock Jean Kleyn revealed he couldn’t let the chance of playing for the Springboks go by.