Bundee Aki over the worst, insists Pat Lam

Pat Lam is confident that talisman Bundee Aki has all but shaken off the worst effects of a recent calf injury as the province looks to improve on a fitful start to the season.

The powerhouse centre picked up the problem during the thrilling six-point defeat of Ulster at the Sportsground at the start of October and it has hampered his preparations since.

It promoted the Connacht coach to leave him on the bench for the duration of the Champions Cup game away to Zebre.