Ready to serve: Munster happy for rookie out-half Butler to take the reins

Munster say there are no plans to ask the IRFU for special dispensation to select Ireland out-half Jack Crowley.

Munster’s Tony Butler kicks a conversion during the URC victory over Connacht. Picture: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Billy Burns may well pass fit to face Zebre Parma in Italy on Saturday but Munster are more than happy with rookie fly-half Tony Butler’s upward trajectory as they look to continue a winning start to the URC season.

As chaotic and error-strewn as the contest was in a 35-33 opening-day derby victory over Connacht at Thomond Park last Saturday, the Munster management placed a lot of store in their players’ ability to stay composed and keep rebounding from setbacks in a thrilling encounter that saw the lead change hands seven times.