Jack Crowley knows Munster must target better Champions Cup start

Crowley goes straight from international duty into Saturday’s visit to Thomond Park of Parisian giants Stade Francais

Munster Rugby Players Kate Flannery and Jack Crowley pictured at Thomond Park. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Out of the frying pan and into the fire, Jack Crowley and his fellow Ireland stars are relishing the switch from a month Test rugby straight into Munster’s Champions Cup pool campaign this Saturday.

There is usually at least one URC round between the Autumn Nation Series in November and the beginning of European competition but with Ireland playing outside the World Rugby international window to celebrate the IRFU 150th Anniversary with a Test against Australia last weekend, there will be no let up in intensity for Munster’s half-dozen players after five weeks in camp under the charge of Andy Farrell.