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Former wing JJ Williams said it was time Bowring "took a long, hard look in the mirror" following the eight-try demolition.
His criticisms were added to by two members of the once-revered Pontypool front row - Bobby Windsor and Graham Price.
"The time has come when we are at a crossroads, and things have to change," Williams said. "After a performance like that, it's time for Kevin Bowring to take a long, hard look in the mirror."
Drubbing led to shame
Windsor said the Welsh performance had left him feeling "ashamed" and wondering if things would get even worse in remaining games against Scotland, Ireland and championship favourites France.
"It seems to me that the Welsh camp will think everything is okay if they go out and beat Scotland in two weeks' time - well, that's just not on," he said.
"Bowring is under pressure, so too are his players and technical staff. It's a bit of mystery to me at the moment about what is going on with theWelsh squad.
"I wish they would stop ranting about next year's World Cup all the time. It is time we started preparing a team for this Saturday, and then the next one, taking it one step at a time," he added.
"People seem to be looking for excuses, rather than accepting the fact that Wales are just not good enough. For our sakes, let's hope Flower of Scotland becomes Weed of Scotland on March 7!
'Hard to see how he can stay on'
Price added: "I am stunned. I expected a close game, not a drubbing - the one saving grace is that Scotland are the next opponents, and they also took a hammering on Saturday.
"To concede 60 points and eight tries is a massive setback. And it could, and should, have been worse because England threw away four glorious opportunities to score tries.
"Kevin Bowring has long said that he should be judged on how Wales fare in the championship and the next couple of games are now crucial for his future. If Wales don't beat Scotland and Ireland, it is hard to see how he can stay on."
Welsh dragon slain
(21 Feb 98 | Sport)
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