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Munster Setback as Crowley Ruled Out Until the New Year
Munster will rely on JJ Hanrahan and academy backs as specialists said Crowley needs more time to recover from a lower limb vascular injury.
Munster and Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley is sidelined until the new year following specialist medical advice regarding a lower limb vascular injury sustained since mid-April.
Having not played since the April 18 win over Benetton, Crowley missed Ireland's summer fixtures and is now set to miss the Nations Championship in November.
Munster Head Coach Clayton McMillan confirmed the news while in France, stating, "Ensuring he gets back to 100% is the priority" regarding the playmaker's recovery.
Experienced fly-half JJ Hanrahan will lead the position alongside Academy prospects Tom Wood and Charlie O'Shea during the opening rounds of the season.
Edwin Edogbo, Tom Farrell, and Calvin Nash underwent successful surgeries and are expected back during the opening block of fixtures, easing Munster's broader injury load.