However, the former Ospreys star's lack of fitness was a cause for concern and he admits he doubted he would even make Warren Gatland's 37-man squad set to head Down Under.
But with Ulster set to embark on their play-off campaign following their final RaboDirect PRO12 league fixture of the season against Cardiff Blues on Friday, Bowe insists he has ample time to get up to speed.
He told the Irish Independent: "I need game time after my lay-off. There are potentially three games left in Ulster's season and, hopefully, I will play as much of those three games as is possible.
"I found it hard to concentrate in training. It certainly wasn't ideal to miss the Six Nations campaign through injury and that absolutely put me at a disadvantage.
"But to be selected after playing so little rugby is a huge boost of confidence. It is great that the coaches have so much faith in me. I'm thrilled."
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