Ian Costello hints Jack Crowley Munster deal not far away

Munster interim coach Ian Costello is confident that star fly-half Jack Crowley is set to pledge his future to Munster and Ireland

Munster players Jack Crowley, left, and Craig Casey after their side's victory in the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and Munster at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar, Mayo. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Ian Costello has dropped the strongest hint yet that star fly-half Jack Crowley is set to pledge his future to Munster and Ireland by signing a new contract.

Munster’s head of rugby operations and interim head coach was talking after Crowley had delivered a man of the match performance in Saturday’s 30-24 bonus-point URC derby victory over Connacht in Castlebar.