Munster in a really good spot at number 10, insists Lawler

Hanrahan’s comeback was cut short by a head injury, however, and his third debut ended at half-time at Parc y Scarlets, with first-choice 10 Jack Crowley coming off the bench and kicking three conversions.

Jack Crowley, JJ Hanrahan and Craig Casey. Pic: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

JJ Hanrahan may be set to miss this Saturday’s URC home opener against Cardiff at Thomond Park but Mossy Lawler believed the returning fly-half can be a real asset for Munster in his third stint at the province he calls home.

The 33-year-old Kerryman started in the number 10 jersey on his competitive return after a summer move from Connacht when Munster opened their 2025-26 account at Scarlets with a 34-21 bonus-point win in Wales.