Career
His preferred position is at Lock although he has also played in the back row. Early provincial career in South Africa
He is widely regarded as one of the best up-and-coming second-row forward prospects in South African rugby. He started his career off at Western Province, representing them in the 2007 Vodacom Cup.
From there he moved to Blue Bulls, competing for them in the 2008 Vodacom Cup.
Northampton Saints
Kruger then made the move to Northampton Saints. He enjoyed a successful partnership with I.F Lobbe.
Return to The Bulls
Kruger re-joined the Blue Bulls in 2010. Racing Metro
In 2013 Kruger made the move with his family to Paris joining Top 14 club Racing 92
Springboks
On 2 June 2012, Juandré Kruger was called up to the Springbok squad for the first time for the inbound series against England.
This was his first National selection.
On 6 June, it was announced by Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer that Kruger would start at lock (number 5) for the first test of the series against England in Durban on 9 June 2012. This would mark Kruger"s debut for South Africa. With South Africa running out 22-17 victors in the first test Kruger had made a good start to the series.
He played all three matches.