Bowe: we must make our mark on tour

TOMMY BOWE reckons Ireland must aim for southern hemisphere glory this month to prove their 2011 World Cup credentials.

Ireland face a daunting summer tour to New Zealand and Australia having never beaten the All Blacks while it is 31 years and counting since their last away triumph was recorded over the Wallabies.

But star wing Bowe, who has been rested for the Barbarians match at Thomond Park tomorrow night, has thrown down the gauntlet to his team-mates ahead of the gruelling three-Test tour after insisting only wins will be good enough for Declan Kidney’s men as the countdown to the World Cup hots up.