Hendrikse’s wink failed to deter Crowley but raises the question of sportsmanship in rugby

His wink was clearly intended to rile Crowley up. It had the opposite effect, and apparently added to Crowley’s determination as he slotted his kick.

POOR SPORTSMANSHIP? Jaden Henrikse went down with "cramp" after hitting his kick in the place kicking competition delaying Jack Crowley's kick but his wink to the Munster man failed to deter the Irish place kicker. Pic: ©INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Darren Stewart

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Munster coach Ian Costello did not address “the wink” with local media following his side’s 6-4 penalty shootout defeat in the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final at Kings Park on Saturday.