He is widely regarded as one of the best up-and-coming second-row forward prospects in South African rugby.
He also featured for the Blue Bulls in the 2008 Currie Cup, at times being preferred to Springbok internationals Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha.
[7] In 2013 Kruger made the move with his family to Paris joining Top 14 club Racing 92[8] On 2 June 2012, Juandré Kruger was called up to the Springbok squad for the first time for the inbound series against England.
[10] With South Africa running out 22-17 victors in the first test Kruger had made a good start to the series.
In the second game South Africa won 36-27 thanks to a late try from Pietersen but were held to a 14–14 draw in the final test.