Munster’s Jack Crowley said Saturday’s 31-14 United Rugby Championship win over rivals Leinster was “not about individual performances” after he starred in his side’s win at Croke Park.
In a game widely viewed as a direct shootout between Crowley and Leinster’s Sam Prendergast for Ireland’s fly-half spot in next month’s autumn Tests, the former shone and was named man of the match.
The 25-year-old, however, was not interested in individual plaudits as he praised his team-mates and coaches.
“It’s always special playing in Croke Park with the tradition of the GAA and what it meant to Munster coming up here,” Crowley told Premier Sports.
“It’s not about individual performances. It’s about the plan the coaches gave us and it’s about the hard work that went in with the lads all week.
“That’s what it’s about; how you can come together as a collective and say you’re going to deliver on a plan and then actually go out and do it. That’s the most pleasing thing.
“[I’m] massively proud to be able to front up with these lads and get over the line.