Munster stand by decision to rest Jack Crowley against Leinster

Ian Costello believes that Jack Crowley’s presence in Belfast backed up their choices.

RIGHT DECISION? Jack Crowley of Munster celebrates at the final whistle of the URC match between Ulster and Munster. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Munster interim head coach Ian Costello says their bonus-point win against Ulster in Belfast two weekends ago vindicates the decision to rest Jack Crowley for the home defeat to Leinster.

All of the provinces work under IRFU guidelines regarding player welfare and the volume of minutes their Ireland representatives can record during different segments of the season, but the decision to sit Crowley out four days ago was always going to raise eyebrows.