Knee injury rules Bowe out of French showdown

TOMMY BOWE’S persistent knee injury has forced him out of Ireland’s plans for Sunday’s Six Nations tie against France at the Aviva Stadium.

Tue, 08 Feb, 2011 - 00:00
Brendan O'Brien

The Ospreys wing has been carrying the problem since Christmas.

It has already cost him his participation in the tournament opener against Italy and doubts surround his availability for the clash with Scotland at the end of the month.

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