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Tommy Bowe: British and Irish Lions must move up another level against Western Force

Image: Tommy Bowe: Hopeful Ireland colleague Rob Kearney can shake off a hamstring injury

Tommy Bowe has been impressed by the winning attitude and mentality of British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland.

Bowe, meanwhile, is also backing his Ireland colleague Rob Kearney to keep battling the hamstring injury that has sidelined him on tour so far and given the Lions management cause for concern. The injury - scans carried out in Hong Kong confirmed it as a grade one tear - means he was the only player among a 37-man squad who could not be considered for Wednesday's game. "I think he's just disappointed, as you would be," Bowe said. "He wants to be involved and get training and playing. Unfortunately, it's taken a little bit longer than expected. "But he has had a super end to the season, he's played some great rugby, he's coming in with lots of confidence and he will get his chance." Watch every Lions game live only on Sky Sports. Click here to sign up or upgrade now.

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