Proud Bowe now wants to turn Aviva into fortress

TOMMY BOWE believes pride has been restored to Irish rugby following their 24-8 RBS 6 Nations demolition of England.

Ireland finished a frustrating championship in third place with a victory that wrecked English hopes of completing their first Grand Slam since 2003.

Bowe, who scored the first of his side’s two tries, feels passion had been lacking until Saturday’s stunning result at the Aviva Stadium. And the Ospreys winger states the tone was set in the opening exchanges when Ireland’s scrum sent England hurtling backwards.