Leicester are interested in Crowley but he has been offered a new Munster deal.
THERE’S A GAME to come with Ireland in Rome this weekend, then Jack Crowley will face into the task of making a big decision about his future.It’s believed his current deal is a PONI contract whereby the IRFU gives a province additional funding in specific cases so they can make a stronger offer to a player who is in Ireland ’s plans. Essentially, the IRFU tops up the player’s provincial contract.
That has essentially scuppered any chance Crowley had of securing a national contract and it’s understood the offer on the table now has been extended from Munster rather than the IRFU. It’s thought to be another PONI deal rather than a national contract. It’s understood that Leicester have made a strong contract offer that is worth more than what Crowley has been offered to stay in Ireland.
Money is far from the only factor for Crowley to consider. By leaving Ireland, he would be closing the door on his international career. Players based abroad are not picked for the national team and IRFU performance director David Humphreys recently confirmed that this policy will not be changing. It remains a massive card in the IRFU’s favour.
As Crowley weighs up his options, Munster fans will be stressed at the possibility of their key out-half exiting. Crowley leaving would be a grievous blow. It would be deflating for the entire province – coaches, players, and fans alike. Crowley has been used off the bench so far in this Six Nations. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO
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