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Vegas just the tonic for Bowe

August 11 2009

British & Irish Lions tourist Tommy Bowe has thoroughly enjoyed his off-season break - but is now setting his sights on silverware at the Ospreys.

The outside back was one of the few success stories from the 2009 trip to South Africa, with consistent efforts impressing both green and red-shirted supporters.

His performance from centre during the final Test alongside Riki Flutey was one notable highlight following a try-scoring opening start during the warm-ups.

But with a well-earned break out in America behind him, Bowe revealed a renewed hunger to improve his regions' charge in 2009/10.

"I've had a great five weeks off, it's good to get away and shut yourself off, it allows you to recharge the batteries and get your focus and enthusiasm back for the new season," he said, speaking to the Ospreys' official website.

"I've just had a very long season, and with the British and Irish Lions coming at the end of it, there were boys coming back to the Ospreys for pre-season when we hadn't even finished the last one. That shows what a long year it has been.

"After finishing the tour, it's been good to just shut off for a few weeks and forget about rugby for a while, I've been to Las Vegas and New Orleans and I've really enjoyed my break.

"We've reported back today [Tuesday] and it's been a difficult session, we've come straight back into testing.

"It's very tough physically, especially after a few weeks away but this is where the hard work starts again for the new season. It comes as a bit of a shock to the system but it's surprising, you can just step straight back into it with a bit of effort.

"It's great to be back amongst the boys, the craic is already there and a few laughs help you to forget about the pain of pre-season and helps to ease you back in to the swing of things."