Rugby star Bundee Aki says becoming Irish citizen is 'an unbelievable privilege'

The Ireland and Connacht centre was born in Auckland, New Zealand, but has been living here for the past 10 years. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Ireland rugby star Bundee Aki has described becoming an Irish citizen as a “huge privilege” and an “honour”. 

The 34-year-old was among 3,600 people who were naturalised on Monday at three ceremonies held in the Convention Centre in Dublin.