Ronan O’Gara: Making an (unsuccessful) play for Munster starlet Jack Crowley

Jack Crowley is happy to bide his time and make his mark with Munster. I know all this because he has turned down the chance to sign for La Rochelle

REMAINING RED: Munster prospect Jack Crowley has turned down the chance to play under Ronan O'Gara at La Rochelle. "He is backing himself to make it at Munster. He is doing whatever he can to get what he wants," O'Gara says. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

IN the matter of Munster and Irish rugby, it wouldn’t be unfair or unreasonable to say I have retained a certain interest in the goings-on at No 10.

As it pertains to Munster, that interest has traversed the spectrum from player to fan to coach to potential recruiter.