Mike Prendergast: 'Brilliant' Jack Crowley can only get better

Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast says the best is yet to come from Jack Crowley, after the out-half played a starring role in Munster's BKT United Rugby Championship success.

The 23-year-old was one the standout players in Saturday's 19-14 Grand Final win away to the Stormers, with his crucial late conversion ensuring the South Africans would have to chase a try rather than a penalty in Cape Town.

It's been a breakthrough season for the Cork native, who played 20 games for the province over the campaign, moving ahead of Joey Carbery as the starting out-half for Graham Rowntree's side.

The Ireland international now looks a safe bet to be included in Andy Farrell's World Cup squad, having been named in the provisional 45-man training group on Tuesday.

Crowley appears to be battling it out with Leinster's Ross Byrne in the pecking order to be Johnny Sexton's successor, with his recent performances seeing his stock price rise higher and higher.

"Jack is an outstanding player, just has a brilliant temperament," Prendergast said.

The Munster assistant says there's still scope for the Bandon native to get even better.

"The good thing is that there's a high ceiling and still room for improvement.

"He's got the carrot, his mental attributes, and he's a tough boy as well. He's a good leader, a good footballer, and has a big future.

"Something that's been quite positive is he's played in a couple of positions, playing 12 gives you an appreciation of what's needed as a 10. He's been excellent everywhere we've asked him to play."

Prendergast was speaking at Munster's official homecoming, as they welcomed 10,000 supporters to Thomond Park to show off their new silverware after returning from South Africa on Monday.

The title win capped off