Bowe believes Ireland set to rebound

TOMMY BOWE admits Ireland’s performances have ‘gone downhill’ during 2010 but the winger is adamant that Declan Kidney’s side can bounce back to impress in the autumn international series.

Kidney’s men began the year as the best side in the northern hemisphere, following up 2009’s Grand Slam triumph with a victory over South Africa and a last-gasp draw with Australia back in November.

But 11 months on the side are under the spotlight after defeats to France and Scotland in the Six Nations, which were followed by losses to New Zealand, Australia and the New Zealand Maori during this summer’s tour of the southern hemisphere.