Tommy Bowe of Ospreys is preparing to face his old club Ulster

Ospreys winger Tommy Bowe says friendships will be put on hold when he faces his former club Ulster in the Magners League on Friday.

Bowe spent five years at Ravenhill before a summer move to Wales.

"It is going to be a little strange playing against Ulster. I had a great time there and have got plenty of friends in the camp," said Bowe.

"Friendships will be put aside and the most important factor will be helping to secure another win for the Ospreys."

Bowe currently stands second in the all-time Magners try list with 29, needing just one try to equal the record of Matthew J Watkins who scored 30.

He admitted there would be a certain irony if he reached the landmark against his former club.

"These things always tend to happen don't they? added Monaghan-born Bowe.

"Having spent five enjoyable years as part of the Ulster set-up, where I scored all bar one of my Magners League tries, it wouldn't surprise me if that happened, but I am not really paying much attention to records.

"I would take not scoring and the Ospreys winning over me getting that try but losing any time."