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Ireland and Lions star Tommy Bowe pens new Ospreys deal
Ireland and British and Irish Lions star Tommy Bowe has signed a three-year extension to his Ospreys contract.
The deal will keep the 25-year-old outside back at the Swansea-based region through to the end of 2012/13.
Bowe moved to Wales from Ulster in 2008 and there were strong rumours that the Grand Slam star would return to Ireland when his old contract ran out in 2010.
"The Ospreys have been the platform for much of the success I've enjoyed," said Bowe, who played all three Lions Tests.
"I was flattered by the interest from other European clubs, but after taking advice... it all came back to the fact that I am enjoying my rugby and life in general at the Ospreys.
"Obviously, a return to Ireland had a strong emotional pull and I take enormous pride in the privilege of wearing the Irish jersey.
"I just feel all the ingredients are here for long-term success... I'm very excited about what we can achieve in that space of time."
Bowe, the all-time leading Magners League try scorer, has made a huge impact at the Ospreys as a centre, wing and, occasionally, as a full-back.
He has scored 18 tries in 34 appearances for the region - including an impressive nine in his last 10 outings - while he has 11 tries from his 25 Ireland caps.
"Tommy is a vital part of what we are trying to create here from a playing and a cultural point of view, and the fact that he has opted to extend his stay with us is a clear indication that he believes in what we are trying to do," said Ospreys coach Sean Holley.
"When we originally targeted Tommy as a potential signing, we felt that as well as him bringing his obvious strengths to the team, that we could also offer him the opportunity to develop his own game and his career.
"This has certainly rung true, Tommy and the Ospreys have complemented each other fantastically over the last year and a half, and we are very proud of his achievements on the international stage.
"The fact that he is a proven try scorer, can play in a number of positions and exhibits good leadership qualities are an obvious bonus to the team.
"His performances so far this season have shown that there is even more to come from him and we are delighted that we are now able to call on his services for an additional three years.
"He is a genuine world-class talent, who is much sought after and still very young."
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So as he's turned down Munster, expect Kidney to drop him from the Ireland team faster then Kelly Brook with drop Cipriani once a new media favourite comes along...
