Ireland hopeful Cronin thankful for Connacht platform

EVENTUALLY, his native Limerick will probably tug enough at Sean Cronin’s heart strings to draw him back to Munster, but for the next season at least he is committed to the cause of Connacht rugby.

At 23, Cronin is tipped for a long and successful career and has already taken the first steps towards fulfilling a dream thanks to Michael Bradley and the western province.

Cronin had made two appearances off the bench for Munster before Bradley came calling with an offer too good to refuse. “Michael Bradley was giving me the opportunity of playing first team rugby, giving me the chance to get much needed experience playing in the Magners League and (European) Challenge Cup,” he explained.