Bundee Aki apologises to Connacht teammates after red card

Bundee Aki has apologised to his Connacht teammates and coaches after being sent off just when it seemed they had closed the gap on URC champions the Stormers on Saturday

RED MIST: Bundee Aki of Connacht is shown a red card by referee Gianluca Gnecchi during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Connacht at Stellenbosch in South Africa. Pic: Ashley Vlotman/Sportsfile

Bundee Aki has apologised to his Connacht teammates and coaches after being sent off just when it seemed they had closed the gap on URC champions the Stormers in Stellenbosch on Saturday.

Forwards coach Dewald Senekal said the Irish centre was extremely apologetic for being sent off for a reckless challenge on Stormers winger Seabelo Senatla, with his centre partner Tom Farrell finishing off the move with a try under the posts which which would have cut the gap to four points.