Bundee Aki itching for return to starting XV, says coach Andy Friend

Connacht coach Andy Friend says Bundee Aki is champing at the bit for game-time and he expects him to have a big impact over the coming weeks and months.

Bundee Aki itching for return to starting XV, says coach Andy Friend
Fri, 21 Sep, 2018 - 05:30

By Declan Rooney

Connacht coach Andy Friend says Bundee Aki is champing at the bit for game-time and he expects him to have a big impact over the coming weeks and months.

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