Tommy thriving on feelgood factor

TOMMY BOWE is enjoying the day-to-day life of an Irish rugby international. Though the national economy may be in free fall, Bowe and his colleagues seem to be among the select few turning up to work with a smile on their faces.

Two wins from two in the Six Nations explains much of the feelgood vibe emanating from Declan Kidney’s squad, and Bowe revealed that there are plenty of positive side effects.

He explained: “There is a good mood in the camp, there is a bit of fun around training and lots of smiles.