Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast said he expected Jack Crowley to come on at outhalf against Scotland on Sunday and was surprised when the Cork native was brought in at fullback in Murrayfield.
Prendergast said he understood the rationale behind the move to have Sam Prendergast and Crowley on the pitch as two ballplayers at the same time.
“I’m sure Jack would have been more pleased if he had come on at 10 but he’s shown over the previous week what he can do,” said Prendergast. “I think he’s shown that over the last while as well.
“I suppose I was [surprised], you’re always expecting a 10 that’s on the bench to come on to 10. I know Simon Easterby said after the game they wanted to get two ballplayers on to…