Wales have already got one pint-sized participant of their again three in Blair Murray and still have Josh Adams, Tom Rogers, Cam Winnett, Keelan Giles, Ellis Mee, Rio Dyer and Josh Hathaway in rivalry.
Nonetheless, Bowen – who crossed the road 5 instances within the URC, made six clear breaks, carried 21 instances and crushed 5 defenders – has proven that he presents one thing completely different.
His speedy acceleration and quick ft have led to the hyperlink with 2008 world participant of the yr Williams, who can be 5ft 7ins.
Will Harries and Harry Robinson have beforehand been cursed by being talked about in the identical breath as Wales’ document strive scorer however Bowen’s exploits make comparisons inevitable.
“When he will get the ball issues occur,” stated teammate Callum Sheedy. “There are usually not many gamers in Wales, or the world, when you possibly can genuinely really feel pleasure from boys on the pitch and the gang get excited.
“These are the X-factor boys who’re actually particular, and he has a great head on his shoulders as effectively.”
The sensation is mutual for Bowen, who will look to take one other step ahead on Friday in opposition to Dragons within the raucous Rodney Parade ambiance.
Sheedy has arrange three of his 5 tries this season and the fly-half is one other who Tandy will watch intently courtesy of Cardiff’s encouraging begin to the season.
“Sheeds creates the area and he is the help king,” stated Bowen. “He reads the sport extraordinarily effectively and fits how we play.
“He is a category act and he leads within the week with the issues that individuals do not see in coaching and the way he talks. He deserves a number of credit score.”
Cardiff will try to make it 20 wins on the spin in opposition to Dragons on Friday when the Rodney Parade membership will hunt a primary URC victory because the opening day of final season.
