Munster 'very hopeful' on Jack Crowley fitness as Bath Champions Cup trip looms

Munster were boosted by the arrival on Monday of Samoan Test tighthead Michael Alaatoa. The 34-year-old will come straight into the selection mix for this weekend's clash with English champions Bath. 

Jack Crowley suffered an injury just seven seconds into Munster's defeat to the Stormers. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Munster are confident Jack Crowley will be fit to face Bath in their Champions Cup pool opener at The Rec on Saturday night, despite the fly-half sitting out training in Limerick on Monday.

The Ireland playmaker was injured after just seven seconds of last Saturday’s URC home loss to the Stormers after flanker Paul de Villiers caught his kicking leg as Crowley cleared the South African team’s kick-off. The Munster number 10 missed his first kick at goal, a fourth minute penalty, but looked to have overcome the lower leg issue, with three first-half conversions, including his own score.