Pat Lam: Bundee Aki ‘trucking nicely’ on road to recovery

Bundee Aki is hoping to return for Connacht’s clash against Dragons on Saturday week to try to steady their faltering Pro12 campaign.

The return of the Pro12 player of the season will be a huge boost, as Connacht try to secure a Champions Cup spot.

Aki had ankle surgery in December and missed out on Connacht’s key Champions Cup games and their Pro12 outings with Munster and Ospreys, but he will be back to boost the league champions’ drive to reach the play-offs.