Bowe backed to impress in Ireland’s Six Nations bid

HOOKER Rory Best believes his Ulster colleague Tommy Bowe could play a major role in Ireland’s Six Nations Championship bid.

Best has recovered from an ankle injury to push for a place in Eddie O’Sullivan’s 22-man squad for the opening game against Italy but yesterday he saluted Bowe for his endeavours in Ulster’s dismal season.

“Tommy has played every minute of every match for Ulster this season; he has played very well, is certainly one of the stand-out players in what has not been a great season and has kept his standards very high.”