Interesting take.
The Irish out-half debate took a few more twists and turns this afternoon.
Sam Prendergast produced what was his worst performance in green, before being hauled off in the second half with the game at 10-10.
However, he will be bitterly disappointed with an awful missed touch right at full-time.
After defending for their lives on their own line, a James Lowe intercep brought Ireland back into Italian territory.
A few phases later they were awarded a penalty eight metres from the Italian line, and a chance at a crucial try bonus point.
Crowley unfortunately kicked the ball dead.
After the game, Andy Farrell praised the out-half, despite the late error, and revealed that the Italians were possibly infringing when it occurred.
He said: “I thought Jack played outstandingly well when he came on.
“I’m actually gutted for him, because he wouldn’t normally do that.
“I mean there’s a few things to check there.
“I suppose offside, and jumping up and down in his eye line for the kick.
“But still it was a bit of a shank.
“But that wouldn’t be my overriding thought, I thought he was outstanding when he came on.”