Bundee Aki returns to boost Connacht options

Connacht forwards coach Jimmy Duffy says new Irish international Bundee Aki is ready to return to action on the Challenge Cup trail against Brive this weekend.

Bundee Aki returns to boost Connacht options
Thu, 07 Dec, 2017 - 00:00

Centre Aki played his first two games for Ireland in their wins over South Africa and Argentina during an impressive autumn series.

The 27-year-old New Zealander joined Connacht from the Chiefs in 2014-15 and has racked up 67 appearances, scoring seven tries.

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