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Bok lock declared fit ahead of Munster's URC campaign

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Irish club Munster have confirmed that Springbok lock Jean Kleyn is fit again ahead of the 2024/25 URC campaign.READ | 'Mother of Cities' challenge awaits Boks as Davids trusts charges to deliver much-needed titleKleyn has been largely on the sidelines since South Africa's Rugby World Cup win last year, having played just one game for Munster last season due to an eye injury.The injury also saw him miss all of the Springboks' Tests so far in 2024."There is good news for Jean Kleyn (eye) as he has returned to full training.

Kleyn returns having missed the majority of last season," Munster said in a statement.Munster open their URC campaign against Connacht at Thomond Park on Saturday (18:30 SA time).???

SQUAD UPDATE | The Munster squad are preparing for Saturday's BKT #URC opener against Connacht at Thomond Park (5.30pm).There is good news for Jean Kleyn (eye) & Ethan Coughlan (leg) as they have returned to full training.See the latest news from camp ??#MUNvCON #SUAF ??Kleyn's return to fitness will also be welcomed by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, who has seen several of his locks laid low this year.Lood de Jager, Franco Mostert, RG Snyman and Salmaan Moerat have all struggled with injuries.

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