Why is Bundee Aki not in the Ireland Six Nations training camp?

Bundee Aki is not attending the Six Nations training camp because he is facing a misconduct complaint related to his interactions with match officials during a recent match.

When will Bundee Aki's misconduct complaint be heard?

An independent disciplinary committee is scheduled to hear Bundee Aki's misconduct complaint on Wednesday.

Who has replaced Bundee Aki in the Ireland squad?

Jude Postlethwaite, an uncapped centre from Ulster, has been called up to replace Bundee Aki in the Ireland squad.

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Aki faces misconduct hearing, out of Six Nations camp

28 Jan

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Summary

Bundee Aki excluded from Ireland's Six Nations training.
Misconduct complaint lodged after Connacht's loss to Leinster.
Disciplinary committee hearing scheduled for Wednesday.

Aki faces misconduct hearing, out of Six Nations camp

Bundee Aki has been excluded from Ireland's Six Nations training camp. The Connacht centre is currently facing a misconduct complaint after his team's recent loss to Leinster. Allegations suggest Aki engaged with match officials inappropriately during the United Rugby Championship match.

An independent disciplinary committee is scheduled to review the complaint on Wednesday. Consequently, Aki will miss the beginning of the Six Nations campaign, which starts with Ireland's match against France in Paris on February 5th. Ulster's uncapped centre, Jude Postlethwaite, has been called up to replace Aki in the squad.

The Irish Rugby Football Union has issued a statement emphasizing their zero-tolerance policy for disrespect towards match officials. The IRFU is conducting an internal investigation into the matter. This situation comes as Ireland's squad has already seen two other players withdraw due to injury: prop Jack Boyle and flanker Tom Ahern.