Bowe backs Irish to rediscover attacking impetus

IRELAND will have to put in their first complete performance since beating England at Twickenham last Spring if they are to have any hope of beating New Zealand this evening, says Tommy Bowe.

The Irish wing joined captain Brian O'Driscoll in stressing the need for a full 80 minutes of committed, error-free rugby against the All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium, as Declan Kidney's side go in search of an historic first win against their opponents.

Ireland were poor in defeat to South Africa two weeks ago and less than convincing in beating Samoa seven days ago, but the Ospreys back believes that the team is ready for a return to form.