'Larger-than-life' Bundee Aki will energise Lions Tour, says Andy Friend

Meanwhile, Friend has warned that former Rugby League player Abraham Papali’i will have to change his tackle technique or he will have no future in the game

Bundee Aki at Connacht training. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Connacht coach Andy Friend has tipped Bundee Aki to be a hit on and off the field when he heads to South Africa with the Lions.

Friend revealed that he had been sussed out by the Lions management about what Aki would bring to the tour if he was selected and he had no hesitation in endorsing him.