Bundee Aki suspended for Connacht's Challenge Cup last 16 tie after red card against England

The ban means he must sit out the next four games organised by either EPRC or PRO14
Bundee Aki suspended for Connacht's Challenge Cup last 16 tie after red card against England

England's Billy Vunipola is tackled by Bundee Aki of Ireland. The incident led to a four-game ban for the Connacht player. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Bundee Aki will miss Connacht's Challenge Cup last 16 tie with Leicester Tigers after receiving a four-week ban for his high tackle on Billy Vunipola in Ireland's Six Nations win over England.

The ban means he must sit out the next four games organised by either EPRC or PRO14 meaning he will be unavailable for European or Rainbow Cup games for the province.

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