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Aki cited after alleged comments to match officials
- On Wednesday, Ireland could be without Bundee Aki for their Guinness Six Nations opener against France next week, as he faces an independent disciplinary committee and has not travelled to the Six Nations training camp in Portugal.
- The URC says Aki allegedly engaged with the match official team repeatedly, potentially breaching Disciplinary Rules related to Misconduct, while the IRFU investigates and condemns disrespect.
- During Connacht's match at Dexcom Stadium Aki could be heard remonstrating with referee Eoghan Cross on multiple occasions during his side's 34-23 defeat to Leinster.
- The squad change follows IRFU confirmation that Aki did not travel to Portugal; Ulster uncapped centre Jude Postlethwaite replaces him as Aki is the third high-profile international cited after Mack Hansen and Johnny Sexton received three-game suspensions.
- Commentators questioned whether player chatter is leading to more citations as the IRFU investigates Aki's alleged remarks, with recent disciplinary precedent including three-game bans.
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Ireland rugby star Bundee Aki dropped for Six Nations over referee incident
Ireland rugby center Bundee Aki has been dropped from the squad for disciplinary reasons and is set to miss the start of the Six Nations tournament.
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Rother Radio - Rotherham & Sheffield's Best Variety of Hits!Ireland centre Bundee Aki set to miss France clash for disciplinary reasons
Aki is being investigated by the Irish Rugby Football Union.
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