Long lay-off: Tommy Bowe
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Ireland and Ulster have been struck by a sizeable blow after finisher Tommy Bowe was ruled out for approximately four months due to a knee injury.
The wing sustained significant lateral ligament damage to his right knee in the closing stages of Ulster's Heineken Cup loss to Northampton last Saturday and underwent surgery to fix the issue.
Bowe now faces a long period of recovery and is set to miss Ulster's remaining Pool games and also Ireland's 2013 Six Nations Championship.
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Irishzimbabwean says...
BODsGODmisspelt - sadly I think you may be right on Ferris and POC missing the Lions. And the Lions will miss them. Hope BOD not captain - he was outstanding in 2009 without the captaincy. Lets the man enjoy his rugby and the tour and we will see the best of him.Doesn't need the extra responsibility.
Posted 15:30 21st December 2012
BODsGODmisspelt says...
He will still make that lions team. As will BOD (captain), Kearney (starting) whereas I reckon POC and Ferris won't.
Fitzgerald for the flyers spot anyone?
Posted 12:14 21st December 2012
new_j4a says...
@ArmchairGeneral, thanks for restoring my faith in humor....I checked back 3 times to see if anybody would say that.... :)
Posted 11:53 21st December 2012
sirtidychris says...
Nooo four months !! Lions is a big big ask now, such a shame he was a nailed on starter for me, big lad, great footballer, great attitude and was a fan favourite in 2009. Mend up quick if you can get back in 3 months you have a fighting chance !
Posted 08:13 21st December 2012
Irishzimbabwean says...
It would be a real blow for the Lions to lose Bowe - easily the most intelligent winger in the Four Nations.
Ulster and Ireland are very lucky to have a player of the calibre of Craig Gilroy to step up.
Posted 04:42 21st December 2012
ciaran1792 says...
Craig Gilroy has an opening he needs to take full advantage they will probably still take Bowe you don't leave a player of his caliber out of the lions.
Posted 21:01 20th December 2012
melkdave says...
Thats a real shame for Ulster,Ireland and Bowe himself,as his Lions dream is over for this year now.
Posted 17:06 20th December 2012
ArmchairGeneral says...
From the picture it looks like he's lost both arms as well!
Posted 17:01 20th December 2012
Gilbert says...
Hope he recovers soon, Great player.
Would be good to see him ready for the Lions.
Posted 16:43 20th December 2012
TVaddict says...
Does this put him out of lion contention, since wing is a strong position?
Posted 16:39 20th December 2012