The inclusion of Walker and Shane Williams on the wings meant Bowe moved to centre alongside James Hook, forming an exciting if somewhat-lightweight midfield.

BBC: Ospreys 31-10 Edinburgh

The hosts' opening try was sensational as they profited from the hard yards Xavier Rush made from a ruck for Norton-Knight to superbly weight a kick ahead, James outpacing Rhodri Wells and Bowe.

BBC: Blues 20-12 Ospreys

Tommy Bowe grabbed a double after the break and Monye, James Hook and Stephen Ferris completed the 10-try rout.

BBC: Golden Lions 10-74 Lions

James Hook suffered an acute back spasm so Tommy Bowe moved to centre and Jonny Vaughton started on the wing.

BBC: Shock Henson return as Hook out

Jamie Roberts, Ugo Monye and Tommy Bowe scored two tries each, with Brian O'Driscoll, Tom Croft, James Hook and Stephen Ferris getting the others.

CNN: Rampant Lions fire rugby Test warning

Williams, Gavin Henson, Ryan Jones, James Hook, Mike Phillips, Alun Wyn Jones, Lee Byrne and new-signing Tommy Bowe are all on course for a call to the prestigious Lions tour to South Africa next summer.

BBC: Williams demands Ospreys success