Eire and Munster fly-half Jack Crowley has denied stories that he has already signed a brand new contract with Munster and the IRFU, however says that he’s edging in direction of rejecting an enormous provide from Leicester Tigers to lure him to the Premiership subsequent season.
It’s well-known that the Tigers, who need to exchange Springbok star Handre Pollard, supplied Crowley £600,000 a yr to maneuver to Welford Highway after failing to tempt England and Lions star Owen Farrell again to the Premiership from Racing 92.
Crowley, 25, who’s out of contract on the finish of the season, was named man of the match after scoring a attempt on his return for Munster at Connacht final weekend, having featured in all 5 of Eire’s video games within the Six Nations
And he instructed the Irish Examiner that though he hasn’t signed a brand new deal, as has been extensively reported, he’s heading in direction of placing pen to paper to stay along with his native province.
“No, it’s nonetheless ongoing, however as I’ve stated earlier than and at all times will, I come again to performances, and that’s my major focus. The workforce behind me are taking care of that, and hopefully it will likely be sorted, yeah.
“It’s a spot that I really like enjoying in, and in weeks like this in Europe and the whole lot like that, it provides that further particular component to it. You’ve acquired to think about the whole lot.
“Rising up for me, at all times, enjoying for Munster and Ireland has been the principle purpose and profitable trophies might be up there with that as nicely. So, yeah, you’ve acquired to be unbelievably diligent together with your decision-making.
“I feel it’s one thing in all areas of life when it comes all the way down to decision-making, issues which can be of huge significance to you. It brings you again to your beliefs, your ideas, and your values.
“They’re all issues that might drive my decision-making in all areas of my life. It’s one thing I hope to proceed going ahead, post-rugby, as nicely,” he stated.