Positive news on Bowe and Ferris

DECLAN KIDNEY’S Six Nations plans were given a dual boost yesterday with both Tommy Bowe and Stephen Ferris delivering positive news on the injury front ahead of the side’s tournament opener in Rome.

Both men have knee complaints but their spirits were fittingly high in the Guinness Gravity Bar on James’ Street as they delivered impromptu medical updates in between the day’s promotional duties.

Bowe’s complaint surfaced during the Christmas period and led to him being rested for the Ospreys’ last Heineken Cup pool match against Toulon at the Liberty Stadium over the weekend.