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Bundee Aki

Bundee Aki
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Bundee Aki

Bundee Aki is a centre who represents Connacht and Ireland. He will tour with the British and Irish Lions in 2025. He toured with the British and Irish Lions in 2025.

Nationality

Ireland

Age

36

Position

Centre

Height

178cm

Weight

102kg

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Bundee Aki Performance Analysis

Six Nations 2026

Bundee Aki featured in 1 matches during the 2026 Six Nations, representing Ireland. Results included 1 win and 0 losses.

Ireland finished 2nd in the 2026 Six Nations, having won 4 and lost 1 of their 5 matches.

Bundee Aki played 15 minutes across the Six Nations 2026. In attack he made 10m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 4 tackles at a rate of 4 per game.

In the Six Nations 2026, Bundee Aki completed 0 passes at an accuracy of 0%, contributing 0 try assists and making 3 touches.

His tackle completion rate of 100% was among the highest of any Centre's in the Six Nations.

Rugby World Cup 2023

Bundee Aki featured in 5 matches during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, representing Ireland. Results included 4 wins and 1 loss.

Bundee Aki represented Ireland at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where Ireland were eliminated at the Quarter Final stage.

Bundee Aki played 400 minutes across the Rugby World Cup 2023, carrying the ball further than any other Centre in the process with 416m. He beat 30 defenders and scored 5 tries, completing 28 tackles at a rate of 5.6 per game.

In the Rugby World Cup 2023, Bundee Aki completed 35 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 1 try assist and making 102 touches.

He beat more defenders than any other Centre's in the Rugby World Cup.

He carried the ball further than any other Centre's in the Rugby World Cup.

Nations Championship 2026

Bundee Aki has featured in 3 matches during the 2026 Nations Championship to date, representing Ireland, with 2 wins and 1 loss.

Ireland are currently 4th in the 2026 Nations Championship table, having played 3 of their 3 matches.

Bundee Aki has played 71 minutes across the 2026 Nations Championship so far. In attack he has made 24m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 8 tackles at a rate of 2.67 per game.

In the Nations Championship 2026, Bundee Aki has completed 10 passes at an accuracy of 91%, contributing 0 try assists and making 15 touches.

Investec Champions Cup 2026/2027

Bundee Aki has featured in 1 matches during the 2026/2027 Investec Champions Cup to date, representing Connacht Rugby, with 1 win and 0 losses.

Bundee Aki is representing Connacht Rugby in the 2026/2027 Investec Champions Cup season, who currently sit 2nd in the table with 1 matches played.

Bundee Aki has played 58 minutes across the 2026/2027 Investec Champions Cup so far. In attack he has made 28m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 10 tackles at a rate of 10 per game.

In the Investec Champions Cup 2026/2027, Bundee Aki has completed 9 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 1 try assist and making 12 touches.

  • He ranked in the top 5% of Centre's for try assists in the Investec Champions Cup.
  • United Rugby Championship 2026/2027

    Bundee Aki has featured in 1 matches during the 2026/2027 United Rugby Championship to date, representing Connacht Rugby, with 0 wins and 1 loss.

    Bundee Aki is representing Connacht Rugby in the 2026/2027 United Rugby Championship, who currently sit 11th in the table with 5 matches played.

    Bundee Aki has played 80 minutes across the 2026/2027 United Rugby Championship so far. In attack he has made 38m with ball in hand, beating 4 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 9 tackles at a rate of 9 per game.

    In the United Rugby Championship 2026/2027, Bundee Aki has completed 4 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 18 touches.

    His tackle completion rate of 100% was among the highest of any Centre's in the United Rugby Championship.

    Bundee Aki Bio

    In Auckland, New Zealand on 7 April 1990, Bundee Aki was born as Fua Leiofi Bundellu Aki. The nickname ‘Bundee’ was then given to him by a rugby coach at under-age level. 

    Bundee Aki’s professional rugby career began in 2011, when he represented Counties Manukau for the first time. Then, after an impressive couple of seasons, he also began to represent the Chiefs. 

    In 2013, he won the Super Rugby title with the team. However, ahead of the 2014-15 season, Aki decided to move to Ireland with Connacht. He’s played for the Irish province ever since, making more than 100 appearances for the side. During this time, he’s claimed one Pro12 title. 

    After completing a three-year residency period in Ireland, Bundee Aki received his first call-up for the Irish national team in 2017. Since, he’s been a force on the international stage and has helped Ireland capture three Six Nations Championships, including two Grand Slams. 

    In 2023, his excellent performances for Ireland saw him nominated for the prestigious World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year award. 

    Thanks to his outstanding performances for the Irish national team, Aki was named in the British and Irish Lions squad for the team’s 2021 tour of South Africa. He made his test debut for the side in the third and final test, which the Lions lost 19-16. 

    Due to his continued excellence for his club and his country, Bundee Aki was also named in the British and Irish Lions squad for the team’s 2025 tour of Australia. This time, he appeared in all three tests as the Lions won the series 2-1. 

    Still playing his very best rugby, we can’t wait to see what else Bundee Aki can achieve for both Connacht and Ireland.

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