Connacht coach Friend upbeat on Aki contract

Brendan O’Brien Connacht coach Andy Friend has sounded a highly encouraging note on Bundee Aki’s contract situation.

Connacht coach Andy Friend has sounded a highly encouraging note on Bundee Aki’s contract situation.

The Ireland international’s current deal runs out next summer but negotiations have been ongoing between the player and the IRFU in the hope of retaining his services for the western province and the national team beyond that point.